Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

CoxHealth; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (Vision, Dental)

Employer retirement with match

Benefits for 20+ hrs/week

Job summary

CoxHealth South NICU in Springfield, MO is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care for premature and critically ill newborns. You will collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and the family-centered care team to deliver evidence-based neonatal care.

The role requires an NNP-BC certification, Missouri APRN licensure, and current BLS/NRP credentials; NICU Level III/IV experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited NNP program.
• Current Missouri APRN license or eligibility.
• NNP-BC certification required.
• BLS and NRP certifications current.
• Experience in Level III/IV NICU settings preferred.
• Delivery room experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal patients in the NICU.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for premature and ill infants.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures (intubation, line placement, lumbar puncture, resuscitation).
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize outcomes.
• Communicate with families about status and plans.
• Attend high-risk deliveries.

Skills

Strong clinical judgement

Effective communication

Teamwork

High-acuity neonatal care

Education

Master's or Doctoral NNP program

Missouri APRN license or eligibility

NNP-BC certification

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), 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'sTop Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

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

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

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.

Position Summary

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