Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — Level 3 NICU, Flexible Shifts

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our NICU team across the Geisinger Northeast Regional Neonatology Division, including GWV Wilkes-Barre and GCMC Scranton. The role involves managing critically ill and recovering term and preterm infants in Level 2/3 NICUs, with 8/16/24‑hour shift options.

Candidates must hold a Master’s NP degree, PA RN license, and NP certification; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree-Nurse Practitioner required.
• Active RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner with national certification (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Attending deliveries and delivery room management of all infants < 35 weeks and other high‑risk indications.
• Admissions including history and physical.
• Assessments and ongoing management of current NICU patients.
• Ventilator management and critical NICU procedures.
• Umbilical line placement, arterial puncture, arterial line placement, chest tubes, intubation.

Skills

Care Management

Clinical Policies And Standards

Health Information Documentation

Patient Assessment And Care

Patient Safety

Patients Rights

Education

Master’s Degree-Nurse Practitioner

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Nurse Practitioner Certification - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Geisinger is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our NICU team across the Geisinger Northeast Regional Neonatology Division, including GWV Wilkes-Barre and GCMC Scranton. The role involves managing critically ill and recovering term and preterm infants in Level 2/3 NICUs, with 8/16/24‑hour shift options.

Candidates must hold a Master’s NP degree, PA RN license, and NP certification; BLS is required.