Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) - APP - UNC Neonatology at Lenoir
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Job summary
UNC Health Medical Group Neonatology at Lenoir in Kinston, NC seeks a certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for full-time work in our Level 1 Nursery. You will be part of a skilled team with remote MD support and day-to-day flexibility for experienced candidates.
The role includes primary caregiving for newborns, independent assessment, and prescribing under physician oversight, with potential for per diem openings. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.
Qualifications
- Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner required.
- Experience in L&D or nursery settings preferred.
- Ability to work independently with remote physician oversight.
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary caregiver in Level 1 Nursery for newborns.
- Assess and diagnose newborns.
- Prescribe medications with supervising physician approval.
Skills
Education
Job description
UNC Health Medical Group Neonatology at Lenoir, in partnership with UNC Health Lenoir, located in Kinston, NC, is currently seeking certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to work full time at our Level 1 Nursery. We also have opportunities for Per Diem. You will be part of a highly educated and trained team of physicians (pediatricians and consulting neonatologists) and nurses with the aim of providing excellent care to newborns. This position allows for flexibility and seeks strong experience and leadership qualities. Our daily census is very manageable and allows for day-to-day flexibility for a strong and experienced candidate. The role requires the ability to practice independently, with ample remote support from experienced MDs.
- Days: 7 days on - 7 days off - there is a potential for this model to be adjusted based on candidate experience
- 7:00am-7:00pm - there is overnight call covered by other providers
- Full time and Per Diem openings!
- Primary caregiver in Level 1 Nursery to newborn infants
- Assessing & diagnosing newborn infants
- Prescribing medication on your own authority with the agreement of supervising physician
- Educating/supporting parents/guardians in the care of their newborn
- Ordering/performing medical tests and procedures
- Working independently with remote MD support
- Preparing for transfer, if needed, to local Level 2-3 NICUs
- Comfort and experience with procedures such as neonatal intubations and central line placements is highly sought after and preferred
- Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- L&D, Nursery or Pediatric NP work experience required
- Work independently with remote supervising physician oversight
- Very Competitive Salary
- Full benefits (Medical + Dental + Vision)
- Retirement Plan
- PTO and CME
Laura Oakes, laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu
Keywords: NNP, Neonatal
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: Neonatologists Lenoir
Work Type: Full time
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
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