Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Trainee

The Nemours Foundation

Wilmington (DE)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Health/life/dental/vision insurance
Wellness program
CME
403(b) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness program
Legal plan
Adoption assistance

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Trainee to join its NICU team in Wilmington, DE. This full-time role involves functioning as a learner in a supportive capacity within the neonatology setting, working closely with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must be graduates of a neonatal nurse practitioner program and attain national certification within six months. The position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package including health care, tuition reimbursement, and more, supporting work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

  • Must work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in all phases of practice.
  • Must attain national certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner within 6 months.

Responsibilities

  • Function as a learner in a supportive role in the neonatology setting.
  • Gain experience within a specialty practice.
  • Progress from learner status to credentialed member of the team.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication
Collaborative work in interdisciplinary teams

Education

Graduate of a neonatal nurse practitioner program
National certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner

Job description

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Trainee

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Trainee to join our NICU team! The NNP trainee will function as a learner and in a supportive role in the neonatology setting.

The provider must work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in all phases of practice. Mentored clinical practice experiences will occur in the neonatology setting. The NNP Trainee will gain experience within a specialty practice and progress from a learner status to a credentialed member of the Interdisciplinary team within nine months of their start date.

Candidate must be a graduate of a neonatal nurse practitioner program. The trainee must attain national certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner within 6 months of the start date. Once certified, the APRN must obtain Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought (DE CSR & DE DEA).

Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

What we offer:

Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents, a wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness program, legal plan, adoption assistance and many other benefit options. This opportunity supports a work‑life balance, professional growth, and focus on pediatric care.

Job Information
  • Job Identification: 18529
  • Job Category: Other Medical Providers
  • Posting Date: 04/28/2026, 05:46 PM
  • Degree Level: Master’s Degree
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Location: 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US (On‑site)
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