Elite Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - High-Acuity NICU

iRecruitmd; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for neonates in NICU and newborn nursery. You will assess, diagnose, and manage high-risk newborns in collaboration with neonatologists and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include admissions, daily management, resuscitation participation, family education, and discharge planning within a level II–IV NICU setting. Strong communication and team-based skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing required.
• Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
• National board certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner required or eligible.
• DEA registration or eligibility.
• NRP certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates in NICU/newborn nursery.
• Perform neonatal assessments, admissions, and daily patient management.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic neonatal conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitations and high-risk deliveries.
• Educate and support families regarding neonatal conditions and care plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Skills

Advanced neonatal assessment

Critical thinking

Procedural skills

Family-centered care

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Graduate of accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program

National board certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

DEA registration or eligibility

NRP certification

Job description

iRecruitmd seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for neonates in NICU and newborn nursery. You will assess, diagnose, and manage high-risk newborns in collaboration with neonatologists and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include admissions, daily management, resuscitation participation, family education, and discharge planning within a level II–IV NICU setting. Strong communication and team-based skills are essential.