Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care in the NICU and affiliated newborn care settings. The role collaborates with neonatologists, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care for premature and critically ill newborns, including delivery attendance for high-risk births.

Hours are PRN with 24-hour shifts (12 HR AM and 12 HR PM). A Missouri APRN license, NNP-BC certification, and NICU experience are preferred, with access to

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
• Missouri APRN license or eligibility.
• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC).
• Current BLS and NRP certifications.
• NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal patients in the NICU setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to critically ill and premature infants.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures including intubation, line placement, lumbar puncture, and neonatal resuscitation.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding patient status, treatment plans, and education.
• Participate in delivery attendance for high-risk births.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation via EPIC EMR.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based neonatal practices.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program

Missouri APRN license or eligibility

NNP-BC certification

BLS and NRP certifications

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1232 SLC-CH Pediatric Hospitalists Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Hours: Varied Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.

CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

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Job Description

The NNP provides advanced clinical care to premature, critically ill and medically complex newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and affiliated newborn care settings. The NNP works collaboratively with neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver evidence-based neonatal care.

Hours PRN (24-hour shifts, 12 HR AM and 12 HR PM shifts)

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Missouri APRN license or eligibility for licensure
• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• NICU experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgement, communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient-centered and family-focused care
• Ability to manage high-acuity neonatal patients in coordination with the 24/7 in house neonatologist
• Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU settings
• Delivery room experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal patients in the NICU setting
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to critically ill and premature infants
• Preform advanced neonatal procedures including intubation, line placement, lumbar puncture, and neonatal resuscitation
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Communicate effectively with families regarding patient status, treatment plans, and education
• Participate in delivery attendance for high-risk births
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation via EPIC EMR
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based neonatal practices

Our Mission: To improve the health of the communities we serve.

Our Vision: To be the best for those who need us.

Our Values: Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we're here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.