Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — Level II NICU Care

Duke University; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

CME support

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Level II Special Care Nursery. You will provide advanced neonatal care, focusing on stabilization, treatment, and coordination for newborns with intermediate acuity needs within a supportive Duke Health system.

Join a collaborative team of neonatologists, pediatricians, and nursing staff while contributing to program growth, education, and family-centered care in Mooresville, NC.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (NNP track) required.
• Active or eligible RN/APRN licensure.
• 2+ years NICU or neonatal APP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Round daily on patients; assess, diagnose, and manage care plans.
• Monitor clinical status and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies.
• Stabilize infants requiring escalation and coordinate transfers to higher-level NICU care as needed.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, nursing teams, and subspecialists.
• Deliver family-centered care, education, and communication throughout the patient journey.
• Participate in quality improvement, program development, and clinical best practices.

Skills

Neonatal care

Stabilization

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (NNP track)

Job description

Duke Health Lake Norman is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Level II Special Care Nursery. You will provide advanced neonatal care, focusing on stabilization, treatment, and coordination for newborns with intermediate acuity needs within a supportive Duke Health system.

Join a collaborative team of neonatologists, pediatricians, and nursing staff while contributing to program growth, education, and family-centered care in Mooresville, NC.