Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
This role is hosted by Robert Reyes.
About us
Come join our dynamic group at Medical Group! Our network of physicians and specialists work together to provide a distinctive and evidence-based model of collaborative care for maintaining the health and wellness of our patients. You will have the opportunity to provide compassionate and life-changing care to newborns and their families. We cover multiple NICUs in various locations and are looking for someone with a solid work ethic, professional practice, excellent clinical and communication skills, a love of working with babies and families, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a collaborative setting.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary ($120,000 - $180,000 per year) + sign-on and annual bonuses + annual raises (salary depends on experience and location)
- Full health benefits + PTO + student loan repayment
- Relocation support + tail coverage
- Flexible scheduling (including 24-hour shift bundles)
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
- Ongoing professional development & CME opportunities
Responsibilities
- Attend deliveries and manage day-to-day NICU and newborn nursery patients
- Collaborate during multi-disciplinary rounds to provide team-based care of NICU patients, including ventilator management, nutrition management, lab review, and family meetings
- Provide direct care to newborns in the NICU, including diagnosing and treating illnesses
- Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization procedures as needed
- Coordinate and conduct parental education and counseling sessions
- Participate in research activities and contribute to evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in neonatal care through continuing education
- Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality and safety
Advanced treatments include high-frequency ventilation (HFOV and HFJV), inhaled nitric oxide, and therapeutic hypothermia. No cardiac surgery except for PDAs; no ECMO. Subspecialty support is available.
Staffing Model & Schedule
Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners share the work at each facility. NNPs work 12 or 24-hour shifts with flexible, self-scheduling.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
- Minimum years of experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or equivalent experience as a physician in a neonatal setting
- Excellent clinical skills with the ability to make decisions in high-stress situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Proficiency in electronic medical records systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development