Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Kokomo

Community Health Network; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to support the Level II NICU and newborn nursery at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo, Indiana. The role emphasizes independent practice, advanced NICU skills, and family-centered care.

The NNP will join a multidisciplinary team with comprehensive neonatal services and lactation support, ensuring high-quality care for newborns and families in a respected healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Level II NICU experience preferred.
• Experience with delivery attendance and initial stabilization, including procedures (intubation, umbilical line placement, vent management, circumcisions, frenectomies)
• Must be able to care for Level-II newborns with stabilization for transfer
• Hard-working, able to practice independently, and possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care in Level II NICU and newborn nursery.
• Collaborate with NICU staff to stabilize and transfer patients as needed.
• Engage with families and support lactation and newborn care protocols.

Skills

NICU experience

Excellent communication skills

Independent practitioner

Education

Indiana NP license / APRN license

Job description

Shift

Variable

Hours

7 24-hour shifts/month

Job Location

Exceptional care, simply delivered, is what sets Community Health Network apart and what makes us a leading not-for-profit, multi-specialty healthcare destination in central Indiana. This provider will join one of the nation’s most integrated healthcare systems, with over 1,400 providers in Indianapolis, IN. With an appealing blend of big-city amenities, cosmopolitan style, and communities which boast top notch school systems, the Indianapolis area is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live. Indiana also maintains its place as one of the top 5 provider friendly states.

Highlights

Community Health Network is seeking a full-time experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to work alongside our Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and newborn nursery staff at Community Howard Regional Health located in Kokomo, Indiana, north of Indianapolis.

• Six beds, including one isolation room
• Occupational, physical and speech therapists available via consultation
• Lactation consultants available seven days a week
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Community Recognitions

• Gold Certified in Safe Sleep
• Baby Friendly Certification
• Indiana Hospital Association Inspire Hospital of Distinction awarded in 2020, recognizing exemplary programs promoting health and safety of mothers and babies
• Care Award received from International Board of Lactation Consultants in 2019, recognizing exemplary comprehensive lactation services

Requirements

• Level II NICU experience preferred
• Experience with delivery attendance and initial stabilization, including procedures (intubation, umbilical line placement, vent management, circumcisions, frenectomies)
• Will be required to provide care for Level-II newborns with the ability to stabilize those we do not keep for transfer
• Must be hard-working, able to practice independently, and possess excellent communication skills

Licensure & Certification

Educational background consistent with requirements for licensure and certification within the state of Indiana

About Us

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Community Health Network has been deeply committed to the communities it serves since opening its first hospital, Community Hospital East, in 1956. Now with more than 16,000 caregivers and 200 sites of care, Community Health Network puts patients first while offering a full continuum of healthcare services, world-class innovations and a new focus on population health management. We are guided by a simple mission: “Deeply committed to the communities we serve, we enhance health and well-being.” Our organization’s values are represented by the acronym PRIIDE: Patients first. Relationships. Integrity. Inclusion. Diversity. Excellence. These values drive the work we do every day and the attitude we bring to every task.

Contact

For more information, contact:

Sarah Holland, Sr. Network Provider Recruiter

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.