Neonatal Nurse Practitioner — NICU Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced care in the NICU. You will assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal patients in collaboration with physicians, adhering to center and regulatory guidelines.

The role requires NP certification, Mississippi APRN license (or eligibility), and Neonatal NP certification. Expect full-time hours with a focus on high-quality newborn care, education, and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and Mississippi APRN license or eligible.
• National Neonatal NP certification required.
• Knowledge of MS board of nursing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments in a newborn area (birth to discharge).
• Orders, collects, and interprets lab and diagnostic tests.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans for newborns.
• Includes education for patients and families, prescriptions, and follow-up testing.
• Ensures complete documentation of assessments and care plans.

Skills

APRN procedures

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS board of nursing regulations

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Mississippi APRN license/eligibility

National Neonatal NP certification

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced care in the NICU. You will assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal patients in collaboration with physicians, adhering to center and regulatory guidelines.

The role requires NP certification, Mississippi APRN license (or eligibility), and Neonatal NP certification. Expect full-time hours with a focus on high-quality newborn care, education, and teamwork across shifts.