Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal I Pediatric

Northfield Hospital + Clinics; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 100,013 - 142,443; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match

Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education

Free On-Site Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items

Job summary

Northfield Hospital + Clinics in Minnesota is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Neonatal/Pediatric care. The role involves providing clinical care to newborns, including assessment and treatment while promoting family-centered approaches. Key responsibilities entail collaborating with medical partners and supervising pediatric care. Successful candidates require a Master’s degree in nursing, RN and Nurse Practitioner licenses in Minnesota, and at least three years of NICU experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from a Registered Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current RN license with the MN Board of Nursing, in good standing.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Minnesota.
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Three years’ experience in a NICU required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary caregiver to newborn infants in the nursery and birth center.
• Assess, diagnose, and carry out procedures for newborn infants.
• Develop treatment plans for infants with complex health issues.
• Prescribe medication on your own authority and with agreement from pediatric physicians.
• Promote a positive culture within the work environment.

Skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage and mediate multiple priorities

Education

Master’s degree in nursing from a Registered Nurse Practitioner program

Current RN license with the MN Board of Nursing

Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Minnesota

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification

Three years’ experience in a NICU

Neonatal Resuscitation Program(NRP) certification

BLS Certifications (or ability to obtain within six months of hire)

Job description

Title

Nurse Practitioner — Neonatal/Pediatric

Relationships

• Department: Pediatrics
• Supervisor: Director of Operations & Strategic Priorities
• Supervises: N/A

Summary

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides clinical care to newborns at Northfield Hospital, including the assessment, supervision, and treatment of newborn infants. The care includes providing high-quality, evidence-based, efficient, and timely patient and family-centered care using a systems-based approach with the ability to prioritize patient needs. The Neonatal NP will both round and manage care. The NP is part of the interdisciplinary care team which ensures optimal patient care is provided.

In the nursery at Northfield Hospital, over 700 babies are born each year, receiving nurturing, family-centered care in the Birth Center. The Nurse Practitioner will provide independent advanced level expertise to neonates from admission through discharge. Provide continuity between physician and medical team members and education and guidance to parents.

Compensation

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. This position has a flat rate, with compensation based on market analysis and other role and internal factors. The hourly shift rate is $88.00. This reflects the base salary for this position.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as the primary caregiver to newborn infants in the nursery and birth center. Providing quality medical services for patients by ensuring safe, quality, and effective care is provided, including implementation of optimal clinical care, best practice and high service delivery.
• Assess, diagnose, and carry out procedures and medical tests in the care of newborn infants.
• Develop treatment plans for infants with complex health issues.
• Prescribing medication on your own authority and with the agreement of the pediatric physicians.
• Respond to quality of care concerns and/or questions. Collaborate with medical partners and to ensure quality outcome indicators are met and participate in review and implementation of solutions responding to patient satisfaction survey results.
• Promote a positive culture within the work environment that supports the work of physicians and staff, enabling them to deliver excellent patient care.
• Ensure proactive and responsive communication with key staff, and organization leaders, while working cooperatively with all medical staff. Act as a liaison and contact for area of responsibility as partnership with other NH&C departments to ensure optimal patient care.
• Oversees training of new employees and mentors staff.
• Support the work of the broader organization by ensuring operational success, including but not limited to implementation and ongoing success of operational improvements; compliance efforts; including coding and business compliance and other regulatory / licensing efforts; support for IS initiatives and improvements.
• Ensure a successful newborn program including: collaborating with pediatric providers to ensure standard practice for optimal care; follow consistent operational processes in coordination with other disciplines; and provide feedback and coaching to staff to ensure optimal care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from a Registered Nurse Practitioner program
• Current RN license with the MN Board of Nursing, in good standing
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Minnesota
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification
• Three years’ experience in a NICU
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise good judgement
• Flexibility to work long shifts, often 24-hour shifts.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program(NRP) and BLS Certifications (or ability to obtain within six months of hire)
• Ability to manage and mediate multiple priorities and conflicting interests, preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills, preferred

Schedule

• 24-hour call coverage (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM) in the Birth Center
• 8 required 24-hour call shifts per month
• Every fourth weekend rotation

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match
• Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility – PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles
• Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education
• Additional perks: Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items

About Us

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield, Lakeville, and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.

Additional Information

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