Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Night Shift, Level 3 NICU

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; New London (CT); On-site; USD 124,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Wakefield Campus is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the newborn services team. The NP will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans for patients in the NICU and newborn nursery, and coordinate with families and other providers.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing, NY NP and RN licenses, DEA, BLS, and NRP; neonatal experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Board certification as Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensure: NY RN and NP.
• DEA registration required.
• BLS required.
• NRP certification required.
• 3 years of neonatal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care with the attending physician.
• Provide consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff.
• Ensure continuity of care across the continuum (home care, other facilities, physician appointments).
• Perform health history, exams, and psychosocial assessments in the newborn nursery/ NICU.
• Order labs, imaging, and diagnostics per protocol; refer as needed.
• Formulate care plans with attending physician and family; discuss goals of care and length of stay.
• Prescribe medications and order equipment per NYS law and protocol.
• Perform procedures (e.g., intubation, resuscitation, IV/central lines, circumcisions).
• Rotation schedule includes holidays/weekends; shift flexibility may be required.

Skills

Neonatal care

Nurse Practitioner

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Board certification as Nurse Practitioner

NY RN and NP licensure

DEA registration

BLS

NRP certification

Job description

Montefiore Wakefield Campus is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the newborn services team. The NP will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans for patients in the NICU and newborn nursery, and coordinate with families and other providers.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing, NY NP and RN licenses, DEA, BLS, and NRP; neonatal experience preferred.