Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Pediatrix; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join Mercy Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. The team delivers 24/7 in-house care in a busy Level‑IV NICU with advanced ventilation and therapies. You will collaborate with neonatologists and subspecialists in a high-impact pediatric setting.

Required: APRN national specialty certification and a master’s degree in nursing. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current APRN national specialty certification.
• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Certification in Neonatal NP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour in-house care with neonatologists and NNPs.
• Care for a Level‑IV NICU with ventilation and nitric oxide support.
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists and participate in QI initiatives.

Skills

Neonatal care

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Inpatient care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our progressive, growing neonatal practice at Mercy Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. MO.

Responsibilities

• We have a team approach toward care in this 100-bed, Level-IV NICU
• Average daily census of 90, with 1,500 admissions and more than 10,000 deliveries annually
• Neonatologists and NNPs provide 24-hour, in-house care
• We provide a challenging clinical environment including conventional and high-frequency (both HFJV and HFOV) ventilation, nitric oxide and whole body cooling
• Our team works in close collaboration with a full complement of pediatric sub-specialists, including pediatric surgery, in a suburban Children's Hospital environment
• We have been long time members of the Vermont-Oxford network and our VON team maintains continuous involvement in QI initiatives
• We also provide neonatal services at two nearby Level-II NICUs with NNPs in-house 24 hours and neonatologists taking call from home

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Qualifications

• Current APRN national specialty certification
• 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. Ask us about potential tuition reimbursement assistance.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TMAt Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and 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.Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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.