Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — High-Risk NICU Care

Ascension St Vincent; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension St Vincent in Naples, Florida, is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to manage high-risk newborns in collaboration with attending physicians. The role involves conducting histories and exams, ordering and interpreting tests, and performing procedures within the NNP’s scope of practice.

You will monitor, adjust, and document care for fragile neonates. The candidate will diagnose conditions, develop care plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing (DNP) required.
• Active APRN Florida license in good standing.
• NNP certification by NCC.
• NRP and BLS active in good standing.
• 2 years of NNP experience.
• Level II background check required.
• Credentialing by NCHS Medical Administration.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses medical and surgical problems of high risk newborns.
• Develops and monitors a plan of care for high-risk neonates.
• Writes orders and adjusts therapies with physician oversight.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and discharge planning.
• Maintain current expertise to ensure high-quality clinical performance.
• Promote family-centered care and professional growth among staff.

Skills

NNP experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stress management

Shift flexibility

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

DNP

FL APRN Licensure

NNP Certification

NRP Certification

BLS Certification

Credentialing by NCHS

Job description

Ascension St Vincent in Naples, Florida, is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to manage high-risk newborns in collaboration with attending physicians. The role involves conducting histories and exams, ordering and interpreting tests, and performing procedures within the NNP’s scope of practice.

You will monitor, adjust, and document care for fragile neonates. The candidate will diagnose conditions, develop care plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal