Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU
About the role
The Penn State Health Hampden 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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum
- 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
Preferred
- Prior NICU RN experience (Level II, III, or IV)
- Prior experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Benefits
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
- Employee 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, virtual benefits orientation, and employee-exclusive concierge service for scheduling
Schedule
Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day shift, 24 hours per week.
Why join us
Penn State Health is committed to providing patient- and family-centered care, handling needs at every level of complexity using a shared governance model. The Medical Group includes both primary care and multi-specialty offices striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine.
Working with us means being part of a team that:
- Provides excellent patient care daily
- Collaborates to set and achieve goals
- Builds on the Penn State Health legacy and creates new possibilities for the future
- Offers state-of-the-art equipment and endless learning opportunities in a culture of excellence
Eligibility for shift differential pay based on company policy or union contract.