Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU Intensivist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health’s Golisano Children’s Hospital and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seek a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care Intensivist for their Level IV NICU in central Pennsylvania.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced neonatal care to the most vulnerable newborns. The role emphasizes autonomy, education, and collaboration with neonatologists, fellows, residents, and therapists, with a focus on improving outcomes and family-centered care in a high-acuity

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 1 year CRNP experience in applicable specialty.
• Current PA CRNP licensure required.
• National certification as an advanced practice nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for critically ill neonates with clinical judgment and collaboration.
• Demonstrate autonomy within the collaborative agreement and develop under mentorship.
• Educate and mentor nurses, students, and residents; participate in 24/7 in-house coverage.

Skills

CRNP experience

Critical care knowledge

Advanced practice nursing

Education

Master's Degree in Critical Care or Acute Care NP

Tools

ACLS & BLS certifications

Job description

Penn State Health - Golisano Children's Hospital and Milton S.Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 10, 12, 16 and 24 hour shifts

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care Intensivist to join our outstanding Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine team in our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) — the only Level IV NICU in central Pennsylvania.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that includes 20 Advance Practice Clinicians, 6 Neonatal Fellows 13 Neonatal Attending’s, rotating Pediatric Residents, Respiratory Therapists, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Social Workers, and other dedicated professionals.

Our Level 4 NICU in central Pennsylvania and serves a diverse population that includes extremely premature infants, as well as those with general and specialized surgical disorders, multiple anomalies including genetic disorders, complex congenital heart disease, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy requiring therapeutic hypothermia, and conditions requiring ECMO or advanced surgical interventions.

In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for critically ill neonates — leveraging advanced clinical judgment, education, and collaboration to optimize outcomes, reduce length of stay, and support family-centered care. A wide degree of autonomy is expected, with the opportunity to develop and grow under expert mentorship

The Nurse Practitioner will be credentialed to practice independently within the scope of the collaborative agreement and will work closely with attending neonatologists, fellows, residents, and other healthcare providers to deliver exceptional neonatal care. Responsibilities also include educating and mentoring nurses, students, and residents, as well as participating in 24/7 in-house coverage to ensure seamless, continuous care for our most vulnerable patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master's Degree in a Critical Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one (1) year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty)
• Currently licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• National certification as an advanced practice nurse required.
• Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Prior experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level III or IV NICU.
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for high-acuity neonatal care.
• New graduates with exceptional clinical training and interest in critical care are welcome to apply.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four‑time Magnet‑designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.