Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and CME allowance

403(b) retirement plan with employer a

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Shreveport, LA seeks an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a Level III NICU. The role involves caring for critically ill and premature newborns in a collaborative team of neonatal providers.

Ideal candidates have NICU experience and can manage high-acuity patients in independent and team settings. Rotating days, nights, and weekends ensure full NICU coverage with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• National certification as an NNP.
• Previous NICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neonatal care for Level III NICU patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill and premature newborns.
• Attend deliveries, including high-risk deliveries and C-sections.
• Perform neonatal assessments, stabilization, and ongoing management.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to urgent neonatal situations and maintain EMR documentation.
• Educate and support families throughout the NICU stay.

Skills

NICU experience

Independent practice

Team-based care

Strong communication

Education

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner license

NNP national certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our Level III NICU team in Shreveport, LA. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative group of neonatal providers dedicated to delivering exceptional care to critically ill and premature newborns.

The ideal candidate will have prior NICU experience and be comfortable managing high-acuity neonatal patients in both independent and team-based settings. This role includes a rotating schedule of days, nights, and weekends, providing comprehensive coverage for the NICU service.

Key Responsibilities

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our Level III NICU team in Shreveport, LA. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative group of neonatal providers dedicated to delivering exceptional care to critically ill and premature newborns.

The ideal candidate will have prior NICU experience and be comfortable managing high-acuity neonatal patients in both independent and team-based settings. This role includes a rotating schedule of days, nights, and weekends, providing comprehensive coverage for the NICU service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neonatal care for patients in a Level III NICU
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill and premature newborns
• Participate in delivery attendance, including high-risk deliveries and C-sections
• Perform neonatal assessments, stabilization, and ongoing management
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists and multidisciplinary care teams
• Respond to urgent and emergent neonatal situations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
• Provide education and support to families throughout the NICU stay

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• National certification as an NNP
• Previous NICU experience required
• Candidates with prior NICU nursing experience may be considered depending on overall background and training
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to function independently in high-acuity situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Practice Highlights

• Level III NICU
• Established team consisting of 2 Neonatologists and 4 Advanced Practice Providers
• Work alongside a highly respected and supportive physician group
• Collaborative culture with strong provider retention and excellent team dynamics
• Balanced scheduling with shared coverage responsibilities among providers
• Day shifts include direct physician collaboration; overnight providers have physician call support available

Schedule & Compensation

• Rotating schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts
• Mix of days, nights, and weekends
• Schedule designed to provide equitable distribution of coverage among providers
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match