Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal I Pediatric - Northfield Hospital & Clinics

Northfield Hospital & Clinics; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Medical and Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match

Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans

Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Employer-Provided Certifications

Free On-Site Parking

Discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items

Job summary

Northfield Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality medical services to newborns. The role involves assessing and treating infants, developing treatment plans, and overseeing training. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in nursing, RN and NP licenses in Minnesota, and NICU experience. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $88 and various employee benefits including Paid Time Off and Medical Insurance. Join our collaborative team dedicated to quality patient 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 Minnesota.
• 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 multiple priorities and conflicting interests (preferred).
• Strong written and oral communication skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary caregiver to newborn infants in the nursery and birth center.
• Assess, diagnose, and carry out procedures and medical tests for newborn infants.
• Develop treatment plans for infants with complex health issues.
• Prescribe medication with agreement of pediatric physicians.
• Respond to quality of care concerns and participate in review and implementation of solutions.
• Promote a positive culture that supports excellent patient care.
• Ensure proactive communication with key staff and organization leaders.
• Oversee training of new employees and mentor staff.
• Support operational success by ensuring implementation and success of operational improvements.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Good judgement

Communication skills

Ability to manage 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 Minnesota

Three years’ experience in a NICU

Tools

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

BLS certification

Job description

Title

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary caregiver to newborn infants in the nursery and birth center, providing quality medical services and ensuring safe, effective care.
• Assess, diagnose, and carry out procedures and medical tests in the care of newborn infants.
• Develop treatment plans for infants with complex health issues.
• Prescribe medication on own authority with agreement of pediatric physicians.
• Respond to quality of care concerns and participate in review and implementation of solutions from patient satisfaction survey results.
• Promote a positive culture that supports physicians and staff to deliver excellent patient care.
• Ensure proactive communication with key staff and organization leaders, acting as liaison with other departments to ensure optimal patient care.
• Oversee training of new employees and mentor staff.
• Support operational success by ensuring implementation and success of operational improvements, including compliance efforts, coding, business compliance, and regulatory licensing assistance.
• Ensure a successful newborn program by collaborating with pediatric providers, following consistent operational processes, and providing feedback and coaching to staff.

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.
• 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 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.

Compensation

The hourly shift rate is $88.00.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Eligibility 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 and 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. It is recognized for its collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. The main hospital is located in Northfield, MN, with clinics in Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon, and urgent care locations in Northfield, Lakeville, and Farmington. The organization serves patients across 48 specialties at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

*This posting is not a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Job functions, schedules, and terms of employment may change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and agreements.