Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our collaborative and dedicated team. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a Level II NICU with additional responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room. A backup neonatologist is available overnight for consultation, ensuring strong clinical support at all times.

Following a structured orientation period, the NNP will be credentialed and work both independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and other members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality specialty care to critically ill and newborn patients. The NNP may order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging studies, as well as prescribe medications and interventions consistent with scope of practice. This position functions in an inpatient critical care setting, providing comprehensive neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Practice in a Level II NICU with responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room.
• Work independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and other healthcare team members.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications and interventions consistent with scope of practice.
• Provide comprehensive neonatal care in an inpatient critical care setting.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program.
• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC).
• Current Pennsylvania RN and CRNP licensure (or eligible).
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Qualifications

• Prior NICU RN experience (Level II, III, or IV).
• Prior experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Total Rewards Program including wellness programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement plans, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement.
• PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Schedule

• Full Time (1.0 FTE).
• Varied shifts, 24-hour shifts from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on company policy or union contract.