Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), 24 hours, Days, MCH

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join its Maternal Child Health department. The NNP provides expert neonatal care, leads clinical activities, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and families to support comprehensive, evidence-based care for newborns.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing with an accredited NP program, NNP certification, CT APRN licensure, NRP/BLS, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Certification from a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Federal DEA and State CS licenses.
• Current Connecticut APRN Licensure.
• NRP and BLS training.
• Be granted and maintain Day Kimball Hospital Medical Staff privileges.
• Annual ~200 hours in another NICU to maintain advanced neonatal care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, manages, prescribes, and evaluates interventions for routine and acutely ill newborns.
• Consults with collaborating physicians and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Neonatal care expertise

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary communication

Self-directed and adaptable

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner program)

Certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Federal DEA & State CS licenses

Connecticut APRN licensure

NRP & BLS training

DKH Medical Staff privileges

NICU experience commitment (200 hours/yr)

Job description

Location: Putnam, CT

Job Id:34117309082026

# of Openings:1

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our Maternal Child Health department in Putnam, Connecticut! If you're looking for a rewarding healthcare career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is a clinician with advanced academic preparation and clinical expertise in neonatal care. The scope of practice reflects the education, training, and experience of the clinician in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Care is delivered through a collaborative healthcare model involving physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to neonatal care. The NNP provides clinical leadership through direct patient care, consultation, education, research, and professional development activities.

• Assesses, manages, prescribes, and evaluates appropriate therapeutic and pharmacological interventions for routine and acutely ill newborns in accordance with established standards of practice.
• Consults with collaborating physicians and other healthcare professionals or agencies when patient needs exceed individual scope of expertise or require additional services for coordinated care.

Education

• If licensed after 1999, Master Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Certification from a nationally recognized Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program required.
• Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance License required.
• Current Connecticut State APRN Licensure required.
• Current NRP and BLS training required.
• Be granted and maintain in good standing appropriate Day Kimball Hospital (DKH) Medical Staff privileges.
• In order to maintain advanced neonatal care skills, the NNP will be required to work in another institution’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) a minimum of 200 hours per year, or approximately two 12-hour shifts per month.

Experience

• 3 Years’ experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, or in a clinically equivalent role (such as NICU nurse).

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings during patient history and physical examinations to establish accurate diagnoses.
• Ability to plan and manage patient care needs, including medications, nutrition, and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to communicate plans of care effectively to interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to consult with healthcare team members regarding treatment plans and guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills; ability to maintain positive working relationships with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical decision-making and leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse patient populations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and advanced practice nursing standards.
• Ability to work independently; must be self-directed and adaptable.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life.

What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home.

Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Day Kimball Health is an Affrmaitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.