Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU & Newborn Care Leader

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Retirement Contribution

Paid Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group’s Division of General Pediatrics seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to serve at Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta. You will care for newborns in a 13-bed nursery and critically ill neonates in a level II NICU, collaborating with neonatology and pediatrics to devise individualized plans.

Requirements include an advanced nursing degree with Neonatology focus, NNP certification, and state NP licensure, plus at least 2 years in a high-acuity

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a focus on Neonatology.
• Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in level III or IV NICU.
• Strong clinical skills with proficiency in neonatal resuscitation and advanced care techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to healthy newborns in the newborn nursery and critically ill neonates in NICU.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians and health professionals to develop care plans.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Educate families regarding neonatal care, treatment options and plans.
• Educate residents, medical students, and health professionals rotating through nursery and NICU.
• Participate in quality improvement and contribute to clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Provide emergency care and respond to critical situations with prompt interventions.
• Document patient care and progress; complete history and physicals, progress notes and discharge summaries.

Skills

Neonatal resuscitation

Team collaboration

Communication

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (Neonatology)

NNP certification

Job description

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group’s Division of General Pediatrics seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to serve at Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta. You will care for newborns in a 13-bed nursery and critically ill neonates in a level II NICU, collaborating with neonatology and pediatrics to devise individualized plans.

Requirements include an advanced nursing degree with Neonatology focus, NNP certification, and state NP licensure, plus at least 2 years in a high-acuity