Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU Leader & Collaborator

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to function in an expanded NICU role at West Penn and Jefferson Regional Hospitals. You will diagnose, prescribe, and collaborate with neonatology physicians to manage complex newborn care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Post‑Master’s NP degree, board certification in neonatal nursing, and 1–3 years in a Level III NICU. NRP certification is preferred, with prescriptive authority and active licensure required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited State Board of Nursing approved NP program (MSN or Post-MSN).
• 1–3 years in a Level III NICU as CRNP.
• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC; practicing NP licensure.
• National board certification as a neonatal NP; NRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, record, and interpret health history; perform comprehensive physical assessment of the newborn/neonate; order and interpret tests as directed by the neonatologist.
• Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures per established protocols; distinguish normal variants and abnormalities; refer to appropriate services.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal stabilization; arrange transport as needed and initiate emergency evaluation/treatment.
• Coordinate care plans within NICU; manage discharge/transfer summaries.
• Educate and support patient, family, and interdisciplinary team; participate in QA projects and NICU committees.
• Maintain professional development and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Neonatal care

CRNP

Critical care

Education

Master’s in Nursing (NP)

Board-certified neonatal NP

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to function in an expanded NICU role at West Penn and Jefferson Regional Hospitals. You will diagnose, prescribe, and collaborate with neonatology physicians to manage complex newborn care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Post‑Master’s NP degree, board certification in neonatal nursing, and 1–3 years in a Level III NICU. NRP certification is preferred, with prescriptive authority and active licensure required.