Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider: Independent NICU Care (PRN)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, disability, retirement options

Wellness offerings

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Tennessee seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Pediatric NP, or PA with NICU experience to join the VRAN NICU network. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced neonatal care in Level II units across affiliate locations.

The role involves assessment, diagnosis, management, resuscitative support, and coordination of transfers, with potential involvement in deliveries and complex procedures as privileges allow.

Qualifications

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Acute Care Pediatric NP (CPNP-AC), or PA with NICU experience or NICU fellowship required.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status; obtain neonatal history and physical exam and plan of care.
• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal patients in Level II NICU settings.
• Order, perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and data.
• Develop differential diagnoses and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe therapeutic interventions and medications within scope of practice.
• Stabilize and support nursing staff; coordinate transfers and transitions of care.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and lead resuscitation when needed.
• Document progress notes, plans of care, discharge summaries in medical record.

Skills

NICU experience

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant credential

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Tennessee seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Pediatric NP, or PA with NICU experience to join the VRAN NICU network. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced neonatal care in Level II units across affiliate locations.

The role involves assessment, diagnosis, management, resuscitative support, and coordination of transfers, with potential involvement in deliveries and complex procedures as privileges allow.