Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Sign On Bonus Available - FT

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to manage critically ill newborns with a focus on clinical decision-making and intervention.

The role includes providing emergency stabilization, educating parents, and coordinating with NICU staff. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Nursing, possess a current APRN Nurse Practitioner license, and have certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

A sign-on bonus of $30,000 is available for a 2-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or NNP certificate for those employed prior to 2003.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing within a neonatal setting.
• Current APRN Nurse Practitioner license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill neonates with clinical decision-making.
• Stabilize patients and conduct emergency transports.
• Precept nursing students and evaluate medical care.

Skills

Neonatal procedures

Data entry and patient information retrieval

Emergency stabilization

Teaching and preceptorship

Flexible scheduling

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

APRN Nurse Practitioner license

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

S.T.A.B.L.E. certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Primary medical management of at‑risk or critically ill neonates/infants, including clinical decision‑making and intervention.
• Emergency stabilization of critically ill patients and emergency transport within the neonatal unit.
• Planning of discharge, parental education, and coordination with NICU staff, physicians, and discharge coordinators.
• Preceptorship and teaching of neonatal nursing students, NICU residents, and medical students.
• Staff development and education, guidance on clinical procedures, and evaluation of medical and nursing care.
• Participation in daily rounds, data collection for outcome measures, and contribution to research or quality‑improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (or NNP certificate for those employed prior to 2003).
• Minimum 2years of related nursing experience in a neonatal setting.
• Current APRN Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
• Basic Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications.
• Eligibility for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana.
• Knowledge of neonatal procedures such as chest tube placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, percutaneous central line placement, and umbilical artery/vein catheterization.
• Proficiency with data entry and retrieval of patient information, and with Windows‑style applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on‑call).

Compensation

$30,000 sign‑on bonus for a 2‑year commitment.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The role requires frequent lifting of up to 50pounds and manipulation of light materials. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods, perform manual tasks, and work in environments with exposure to blood, body fluids, and other communicable diseases. Occupational risk includes exposure to hazardous medications and waste.

Ochsner LSU Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.