Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) - APP - UNC Neonatology at Lenoir

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

PTO & CME

Job summary

UNC Health Medical Group Neonatology at Lenoir in Kinston, NC seeks Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners for full-time roles at our Level 1 Nursery with Per Diem opportunities. You will join a team of pediatricians and neonatologists to provide excellent newborn care, with flexibility and strong leadership expectations.

Remote support from experienced MDs is available. Responsibilities include primary care for newborns, independent practice with supervision, and potential transfers to higher

Qualifications

• Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner credential is required.
• L&D, Nursery or Pediatric NP experience is required.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervising physician oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary caregiver in Level 1 Nursery for newborns.
• Assess and diagnose newborns.
• Prescribe medications with supervising physician agreement.
• Educate parents and guardians on newborn care.
• Order and perform medical tests and procedures.
• Work independently with remote MD support.
• Prepare for transfers to Level 2-3 NICUs if needed.
• Be comfortable with neonatal procedures such as intubations and central line placements.

Skills

Certified Neonatal NP

Independent practice with remote MD

L&D/Nursery/Pediatric NP experience

Education

Neonatal NP Certification

Job description

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.

Schedule:

• 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!

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• L&D, Nursery or Pediatric NP work experience required
• Work independently with remote supervising physician oversight

Compensation:

• Very Competitive Salary
• Full benefits (Medical + Dental + Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• PTO and CME

Please Contact:

Laura Oakes, [e-mail]

Keywords: NNP, Neonatal

Job Details

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