Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Lead Newborn Care

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Nurse Practitioner-Neonatal to manage and provide patient care in the NICU, collaborating with a physician and aligned with state and federal regulations. Requires MSN, Mississippi APRN license, board certification as Neonatal NP; duties include assessments, ordering tests, forming care plans, documentation, and family education.

Rotating full-time position offering opportunities to mentor staff and participate in committees to

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing required.
• Mississippi APRN license and national Neonatal NP certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Knowledge of APRN procedures and MS board nursing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs health assessments in the newborn area (history and physical exams).
• Orders, collects, and interprets relevant labs and diagnostics.
• Develops and implements comprehensive newborn care plans and family education.
• Ensures thorough documentation of assessments and care plans.
• Mentors newer nurse practitioners and serves on committees to improve care.
• Provides expert support to nursing staff in the newborn unit.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

APRN procedures and protocols

Regulations knowledge (MS Board)

Education

Master's degree or higher in Nursing

Mississippi APRN license

National Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Nurse Practitioner-Neonatal to manage and provide patient care in the NICU, collaborating with a physician and aligned with state and federal regulations. Requires MSN, Mississippi APRN license, board certification as Neonatal NP; duties include assessments, ordering tests, forming care plans, documentation, and family education.

Rotating full-time position offering opportunities to mentor staff and participate in committees to