Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CME allowance

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA, seeks an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join a Level III NICU team. The role offers rotating day, night, and weekend shifts with a collaborative group of neonatal providers delivering care to critically ill and premature newborns.

Ideal candidates have NICU experience, NNP certification, and strong clinical judgment for independent practice in high-acuity settings. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive physician group are included.

Qualifications

• Must hold current licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
• National certification as an NNP
• Prior NICU experience required
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in high-acuity settings

Responsibilities

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

Skills

NICU experience

Independent practice

Team collaboration

High-acuity care

Education

NNP certification

Job description

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

• 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 dynamicsBalanced 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