Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 144,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

Retirement with 2:1 match

Group term life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the Brandon NICU, a Level IV referral center. You will deliver comprehensive, family-centered neonatal care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support education and quality initiatives in a high-acuity setting.

The role emphasizes participation in high-risk deliveries, neonatal transport, and ongoing innovation in newborn care. Hybrid work options and a strong benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification to practice as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC).
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• AHA approved BLS.
• NRP certification.
• Current DEA license.
• Minimum of one year NICU clinical experience with high-acuity neonates.
• Proficiency in performing advanced neonatal procedures and interpreting diagnostic studies.

Responsibilities

• Under physician supervision, provide comprehensive care for acutely ill and convalescing neonates in intensive and acute care settings, including advanced procedures.
• Conduct histories and physicals; order tests, prescribe medications, and present findings.
• Coordinate and participate in neonatal transport and stabilization.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and lead neonatal resuscitation efforts.
• Collaborate with teams to coordinate care and transitions, including discharge planning.
• Maintain documentation of patient status and treatments.
• Provide consultative services to internal and external providers, including prenatal consultations.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner care

Neonatal care

Diagnostics interpretation

Communication

Education

RN licensure

NNP-BC certification

Graduate NP program

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The Brandon NICU is expanding, offering an exciting opportunity to join our growing and dynamic team. As a regional referral center with expertise in Level IV NICU care, we provide the highest level of specialized neonatal services. The Advanced Practice Professional will deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to newborns in this advanced clinical setting. This role is dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient- and family-centered care, fostering effective communication across multidisciplinary teams, and supporting a collaborative care environment. Additional responsibilities include enhancing educational opportunities for house staff and medical students and contributing to ongoing innovation and excellence in newborn care within the Childrens and Womens Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Under physician supervision, provide comprehensive care for acutely ill and convalescing neonates in intensive and acute care settings, including performing advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor procedures.
• Conduct detailed histories and physicals; order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and present clinical findings to the medical team.
• Coordinate and participate in neonatal transport (ground and air), including stabilizing patients prior to and during transport and leading retrieval teams as assigned.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and lead neonatal resuscitation efforts.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensure continuity, and facilitate transitions between levels of care, including discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient status, evaluations, and treatments.
• Provide consultative services to internal and external providers, including prenatal consultations for high-risk pregnancies and support for newborn care teams.
• Support education of residents and contribute to quality improvement, innovation, and adoption of new technologies.
• Participate in palliative care services and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan
• Current specialty certification to practice as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• AHA approved BLS
• NRP certification
• Current DEA license
• Demonstrated a minimum of one year of clinical experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with the skills and clinical judgment required to effectively manage critically ill neonates in high-acuity settings
• Proficiency in performing advanced neonatal procedures and interpreting diagnostic studies

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others through previous clinical instructional roles.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient- and family-centered care

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $144,029 - $222,202 / year

Bonus:

An employee in the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role who participates in air and ground patient transports will be eligible for a quarterly bonus of $1000. Bonuses shall be prorated for part-time employees.

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Progam
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Hours: 20 per week

Shift: Day/Night rotation, this position includes weekend and holidays shifts as required by the service

Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital Birthing Center

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nurse opportunities please contact Michigan Medicine Nurse Recruitment at [phone] or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.umnursing.org

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.