Neonatology Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

About the role

You will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being. Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our dedicated neonatal team. This position will be 100% inpatient, working with a collegial group of NNPs under the supervision of a local physician. You will play a key role in providing high-quality care to neonates delivered at FRMC, which sees approximately 30 births per month. As a NNP with Frye Regional Medical Center, you will be part of a team delivering high-quality care with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. You'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care for all neonates delivered at Frye Regional Medical Center
• Care for infants in our newborn nursery
• Work independently with confidence in managing various procedures, including:
  • Incubation
  • Placement of chest tubes
  • UVC & UAC insertions
  • Lumbar punctures
• Collaborate with a team of neonatal specialists and physicians to ensure optimal care for each patient
• Provide education and emotional support to families, helping them navigate complex neonatal care situations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and the development of clinical protocols

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification
• Active and unrestricted NP license in North Carolina
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, preferably in a Level II NICU or similar setting

Skills

• Comfortable working independently and handling critical neonatal procedures
• Strong clinical and communication skills with a collaborative approach to patient care

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Paid time off and retirement plan
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Early-commitment residency stipend
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage
• Marketing and practice growth assistance

Pay

Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus

Schedule

100% inpatient (full-time)