Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Retirement Contribution

Paid Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group’s Division of General Pediatrics seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to serve at Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta. You will care for newborns in a 13-bed nursery and critically ill neonates in a level II NICU, collaborating with neonatology and pediatrics to devise individualized plans.

Requirements include an advanced nursing degree with Neonatology focus, NNP certification, and state NP licensure, plus at least 2 years in a high-acuity

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a focus on Neonatology.
• Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in level III or IV NICU.
• Strong clinical skills with proficiency in neonatal resuscitation and advanced care techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to healthy newborns in the newborn nursery and critically ill neonates in NICU.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians and health professionals to develop care plans.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Educate families regarding neonatal care, treatment options and plans.
• Educate residents, medical students, and health professionals rotating through nursery and NICU.
• Participate in quality improvement and contribute to clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Provide emergency care and respond to critical situations with prompt interventions.
• Document patient care and progress; complete history and physicals, progress notes and discharge summaries.

Skills

Neonatal resuscitation

Team collaboration

Communication

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (Neonatology)

NNP certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of General Pediatrics is currently seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to serve at Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta.

Provide comprehensive care to healthy newborns in newborn nursery (13 beds) and critically ill neonates in a level II NICU ( 6 beds)

Conduct thorough physical assessments, diagnose, and manage medical conditions and diseases.

Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate appropriate interventions.

Educate and support families regarding neonatal care, treatment options, and care plans.

Educate residents, medical students and other health professionals that rotate through nursery and NICU.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

Provide emergency care as needed and respond to critical situations with prompt, effective interventions.

Document patient care and progress accurately and in a timely manner. Complete History and Physical, progress notes and discharge summaries

Qualifications:

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing, with a focus on Neonatology.

Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) from a recognized certifying body.

Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.

Minimum 2 years of experience in level III or IV NICU.

Strong clinical skills with proficiency in neonatal resuscitation and advanced care techniques.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $110,000-$180,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Paid Malpractice Insurance

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.