Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — NICU Expert, Sign-On Bonus

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our state-of-the-art NICU. The role focuses on delivering expert care to critically ill and premature newborns within a collaborative, learning-rich environment.

You will work with experienced neonatologists and NNPs to implement personalized treatment plans, perform thorough assessments, and support families through critical care moments while advancing evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) license in Michigan.
• NNP certification from the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited program.
• Previous experience in neonatal care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (can be obtained after hire).
• DEA registration for prescribing privileges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert neonatal care to critically ill and premature newborns in NICU.
• Collaborate with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Neonatologists to develop treatment plans.
• Lead clinical assessments, diagnose conditions, and influence patient outcomes.
• Manage complex neonatal cases from routine to high-acuity situations.
• Prescribe and optimize medications within scope of practice.
• Communicate with families to educate and support caregivers.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and documentation.

Skills

NNP license (Michigan)

NCC certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

DEA registration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our state-of-the-art NICU. The role focuses on delivering expert care to critically ill and premature newborns within a collaborative, learning-rich environment.

You will work with experienced neonatologists and NNPs to implement personalized treatment plans, perform thorough assessments, and support families through critical care moments while advancing evidence-based practice and patient safety.