Advanced Practice Provider - Newborn Nursery (Per Diem, Days) Naples, FL

Nicklaushealth; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Florida seeks a Newborn Nursery Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient care management from admission to discharge. This role includes performing examinations, ordering tests, and collaborating with physicians to ensure high-quality care for newborns. Candidates must possess a Master's or Doctorate in Nursing, relevant certifications, and an active Florida APRN Licensure. Join a dedicated team providing excellent neonatal care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing required.
• Must have APRN State of Florida Licensure.
• Certification in Pediatric or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner essential.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification for NICU required.
• Level II Background Check mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to infants in the Newborn Nursery.
• Perform physical examinations and document patient care.
• Order and interpret lab tests and radiological studies.
• Participate in quality improvement programs.
• Collaborate with supervising physician on care plans.
• Participates in quality improvement programs.
• Performs procedures as competency allows.
• Maintains current clinical expertise and skills.
• Orders and prescribes medications.
• Coordinates care, discharge planning, and daily progress notes.
• Writes orders and monitors drug therapies within protocol in collaboration with physicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Problem solving

Stress management

Education

Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Laboratory test ordering systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Newborn Nursery Nurse Practitioner will care of infants in the Newborn Nursery and will deliver patient care management across the health care continuum from admission to discharge. The NP functions under the direction of the assigned supervising physician or designee of the newborn nursery and is a collaborative member of the team. Responsibilities include performing history and physical examination; ordering and interpreting radiological and laboratory test results; prescribing medications; documenting patient care services within EMR and departmental records; and performing procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated through competency.

Job Specific Duties

• Acts as a resource for patients, families, staff, or community groups providing education and emotional support.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, monitors, manages, and modifies a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physician examinations.
• Participates in Newborn Nursery rounds.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests, radiological studies, and consultations.
• Participates in quality improvement programs.
• Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency.
• Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a high quality of clinical performance and to promote professional growth.
• Orders and/or prescribes medications.
• Participates in other necessary activities associated with patient care in the newborn nursery (writing daily progress notes, coordinating clinical care, discharge planning, etc.).
• Writes orders, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs other procedures with education and experience within established protocol in collaborative relationship with a Physician(s).

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing
• APRN State of Florida Licensure - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification - Maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program required for NICU
• Level II Background Check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient’s response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions. As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Job Details

Job: Nursing - Clinical

Department: NAPLES-NURSERY-3100-455623

Job Status: Pool