Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Pediatrix Medical Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Sign-on bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Lakeland, Florida, is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide care in a Level III NICU. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a team of professionals in a top-tier facility. Ideal candidates are current NNPs with a master’s degree. The position provides a competitive compensation package with benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and stock purchase options. Join a caring team dedicated to newborn health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Current APRN national specialty certification as an NNP is required.
• A minimum of a master’s degree is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the only Level III NICU in the region.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide coverage in a well-baby nursery.
• Collaborate with a team of neonatologists and NNPs.

Skills

Current APRN national specialty certification as an NNP

Minimum of a master’s degree

Job description

NNPs - Shape the Future of Neonatal Care in Sunny Central Florida

Are you ready to practice at the top of your license—supported by an exceptional team, cutting‑edge facilities, and a lifestyle that truly delivers? Pediatrix® Medical Group is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, new graduate or experienced, to join a highly respected neonatal practice at Lakeland Regional Health, one of Florida’s premier healthcare centers.

Responsibilities

Practice in the only Level III NICU in the region, housed within a state‑of‑the‑art Women and Children’s Pavilion designed to support the most fragile patients and the clinicians who care for them.

Practice Highlights

• Level III NICU with 30 private rooms
• Average daily census of 25 NICU patients
• Approximately 4,500 annual deliveries
• Attend high‑risk deliveries and provide coverage in a 30‑bed well‑baby nursery
• 24‑hour shifts, averaging 7–8 shifts per month for excellent work‑life balance
• Collaborative team of 4 neonatologists and 4 NNPs
• On‑site MFM support, pediatric surgeons, and multiple pediatric subspecialties affiliated with Nemours
• Exceptional new graduates encouraged to apply—robust support and mentorship available

About Lakeland Regional Health

Lakeland Regional Health is among the largest hospitals in Florida, delivering advanced, comprehensive care to Central Florida and beyond.

• 910‑bed tertiary referral center
• Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU
• One of the busiest single‑site emergency departments in the nation
• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2024) as High Performing in seven specialties, including maternity care

Qualifications

• Current APRN national specialty certification as an NNP
• Minimum of a master’s degree

Benefits And Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign‑on bonuses and relocation. We offer comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSAs, a 401k plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.