NNP Casual

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to work with supervising neonatologists in caring for high‑risk newborns at our hospital in Saint Paul, MN. The NNP will coordinate medical care for critically ill infants using specialized expertise and evaluation tools.

The role demands current MN RN and APRN licenses, BLS and NRP certifications, plus completion of an advanced neonatal training program and NCC certification as an NNP.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota RN license.
• Current Minnesota APRN license.
• BLS certification.
• NRP certification.
• Completion of an advanced neonatal training program and NCC certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care of high‑risk newborns with supervising neonatologists.
• Manage the overall medical care of critically ill infants.
• Adapt care plans to changing clinical needs and ensure multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Uphold NNP best practices in all environments.

Skills

Neonatal care

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Assessment of newborns

Education

Minnesota RN license

Minnesota APRN license

NCC neonatal nurse practitioner certification

BLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) works collaboratively with supervising neonatologists to coordinate the care of high‑risk newborns at Children’s Hospital and Clinics of MN. The NNP manages the overall medical care of critically ill infants using specialized expertise and evaluation tools.

License & Certification Requirements

• Current Minnesota RN license
• Current Minnesota APRN license
• BLS certification
• NRP certification
• Completion of an advanced neonatal training program and certification by NCC as a neonatal nurse practitioner

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of level III NNP experience
• Minimum of 500 clinical hours within the last three years

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Adherence to NNP best practices in all practice environments
• Flexibility to adapt to changing clinical needs

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on market data and includes consideration of experience, credentials, and internal equity. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions requiring night, weekend, or on‑call work may qualify for shift differentials or premium pay.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.