Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Per Diem

HealthPartners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 97,740 - 139,206; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to oversee the care of high-risk newborns in the NICU LEVEL II. This position demands strong diagnostic skills and coordination of interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must possess current licensure and certification in neonatal nursing.

The role includes performing complex procedures, writing prescriptions, and ensuring continuity of care. Flexible schedules with per diem shifts provide opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Current license to practice nursing in Minnesota.
• Able to perform procedures within scope.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for primary care of neonates in the NICU LEVEL II.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary health care teams.

Skills

Diagnosis and prescribing

Coordination of care

Neonatal care experience

Communication skills

Flexibility in teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Heart monitors

Oximeters

Stethoscope

Laryngoscopes

Job description

• Organization Regions Hospital, HealthPartners Enterprise


• Posting Date 06/04/2026, 12:22 AM


• Locations Regions Hospital & Clinics


• Work Schedule Per diem position. Typically 12 or 24 hour shifts.


• Hours Per Week/FTE 0 hrs weekly / 0 FTE


• Job Category Advanced Practice Clinician - Acute Care


• Department IP Nursing OB NICU


• Pay Range $86.00 - $86.00 hourly


• Pay Range Statement Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities as well as internal equity. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation based on role (e.g., shift differential, bonus, sales incentive, productivity pay, etc.).


• Overtime Eligibility Status Non-Exempt


• Worker Type Employee

Job Description

Reportsto: Medical Director of NICU LEVEL II; Nurse Manager NICU LEVEL II

Approvedby: Nursing Director, Birth Center

Department: Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU LEVEL II)

ApprovalDate: September 2021

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing


• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Clinician program


• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) experience in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.


• Licensure/Registration/Certification: Current License to practice nursing in the state of Minnesota; Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through NCC.


• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Able to diagnose, prescribe medications and interventions, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, coordinate interdisciplinary health care team, plan and coordinate patient discharge, rehabilitation, home health care and follow-up while ensuring continuity of care within the hospital setting. Able to perform procedures within scope and collaboration agreement with physician partner. Able to be flexible to work within smaller team and be engaged in unit development and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: N/A


• Experience: N/A


• Licensure/Registration/Certification: N/A


• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A

Position Summary Statement

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner functions as an associate of the supervising group of Neonatologists in coordinating the patient care needs of the high-risk newborns within Regions Hospital. The NNP functions in an advanced practice provider role, responsible for complete 24 hour/day and 7 days/week management of the NICU LEVEL II patients. The practitioner has responsibility for assessment and management of patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and daily implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. The NNP is also a participant in and contributor to continuing education and staff development within perinatal services as well as involvement in outreach programs provided to outlying hospitals.

Major Job Duties and Tasks

• Responsible for the primary care of neonates (age 0 to 30 days) in the NICU LEVEL II
  
  
  
  • Perform a complete history: elicit records and interpret a complete health history to include obstetric, medical, family and psychosocial needs.
  
  
  • Perform a complete newborn physical examination, assessment of gestational age and can distinguish between normal and abnormal findings.
  
  
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary, order appropriate lab tests and x-rays, interpret findings and consult with physicians as needed.
  
  
  • Based on physical examination and other data, formulate and implement a plan of care with expected outcomes; formulate and document a problem list accordingly. Evaluate and revise daily plan as needed. Record patient history, plan of care, orders, and progress notes, ongoing evaluation and treatments. Participate in department team talks and daily patient safety huddles and rounds.
  
  
  • Write prescriptions as needed in accordance with the Minnesota Board of Nursing guidelines. Communicate with attending physician, parents, nursing staff and other members of the health care team appropriate information about the newborn’s diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis. Order, interpret, and evaluate initial diagnostic tests to identify and assess infant’s clinical problems and health care needs. Provide complex care coordination, including managing ancillary services, pre‑operative plans, discharge planning and clinician referrals. Provide clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follow through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.
  
  
  
  


• Support education to and is a resource for the perinatal staff and outlying hospitals
  
  
  
  • Initiate and participate in quality improvement activities and data collection to evaluate and improve patient care outcomes.
  
  
  • Initiate and facilitate nursing research projects.
  
  
  • Serve as a liaison and resource person regarding neonatal issues and care. Serve as a resource to nursing staff while providing continuing staff education and participating in staff development.
  
  
  • Participate in teaching the NRP and STABLE programs.
  
  
  • Assume responsibility for maintaining certification and competence in clinical practice.
  
  
  • Continue professional development through attendance at meetings and conferences and CEU programs.
  
  
  • Maintain membership in professional organizations.
  
  
  • Participate in annual evaluation of job performance.
  
  
  
  


• Understand the concept of and is committed to Regions Hospital Mission and Vision by demonstrating consistent behavior
  
  
  
  • Daily contact with patient families providing updates on plan of care, treatment, test results and answering questions.
  
  
  • Maintain professional accountability.
  
  
  • Recognize and understand influence of culture, belief and family systems.
  
  
  • Participate in team approach for healthcare.
  
  
  • Serve as patient/family advocate.
  
  
  • Model accountability by adapting to changes, seeking learning opportunities, sharing knowledge, and supporting decisions.
  
  
  • Recognize and affirm contribution of coworkers.
  
  
  
  


• Attend all high-risk deliveries and monitor high-risk infant care in NICU LEVEL II and Newborn Observation
  
  
  
  • Provide delivery room neonatal resuscitation and stabilization, involving observation, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  
  
  • Communicate professionally with delivering provider, obstetric nurse, and parents regarding identified care/needs.
  
  
  • Will attend all deliveries where requested with support of NICU LEVEL II RN or NRP trained obstetric RN.
  
  
  • Facilitate transfer of neonates to/from other hospitals.
  
  
  
  

Organization Expectations

Values All team members are expected to demonstrate our values: Excellence, Compassion, Partnership, Integrity. We are committed to living our values.

Leadership Responsibilities

None

Physical Requirements

Hearing, seeing, touching. Mental: adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision-making, dependability, judgement, memorizing, reading, social skills, speaking, stress control, writing. Standing - up to 4 hours per day. Walking - up to 1 hour per day. Sitting – up to 3 hours per day. Occasional: lifting 10‑24 lbs, carrying 20‑24 lbs, reaching above shoulder, below shoulder. Frequent: lifting <10 lbs, carrying <10 lbs, reaching at shoulder.

Environmental Conditions

No extreme conditions, 99% inside, 1% outside.

Equipment

Heart monitors, otoscopes, oximeters, stethoscope, laryngoscopes, central line trays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.