Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Level II NICU Expert

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Generous PTO & Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement & Life Insurance

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center Neonatology seeks an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative team in a Level II NICU, with additional duties in the well-baby nursery and delivery room.

After orientation, the NNP will be credentialed and work both independently and with attending physicians to deliver high‑quality newborn care. The role includes ordering/tests, prescribing medications, and managing inpatient neonatal care.

Qualifications

• Must have Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited NNP program.
• National NNP-BC certification required.
• Current PA RN and CRNP licensure (or eligible).
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality neonatal specialty care in a Level II NICU and in well-baby nursery and delivery room.
• Credential and work independently and with attending physicians and healthcare team.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and interventions within scope.
• Operate in an inpatient critical care setting providing comprehensive neonatal care.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program

National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)

Current Pennsylvania RN and CRNP licensure (or eligible)

Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Job description

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center Neonatology seeks an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative team in a Level II NICU, with additional duties in the well-baby nursery and delivery room.

After orientation, the NNP will be credentialed and work both independently and with attending physicians to deliver high‑quality newborn care. The role includes ordering/tests, prescribing medications, and managing inpatient neonatal care.