Nurse Practitioner -Neonatal-Tupelo

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in Tupelo to manage and provide specialized newborn care in collaboration with a physician. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care while adhering to state and federal requirements.

The position requires an active Mississippi APRN license with national Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification. Experience in a neonatal setting and strong communication with families are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (requirement).
• Mississippi APRN license and national Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Eligible for minimum qualifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments in a newborn area (histories/physical exams).
• Orders, collects, and interprets lab and diagnostic tests.
• Forms and implements comprehensive newborn care plans with education, prescriptions, and therapies.
• Ensures complete documentation of assessments and care plans.
• Coaches and mentors other nurse practitioners.
• Serves on a nursing council, committee, or project team to improve patient care.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

Skills

APRN procedures

Verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS nursing regulations

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.You can only apply one time to a job requisition.Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human ResourcesImportant Applications Instructions:Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.Job Requisition ID:R00053191Job Category:ClinicianOrganization:SOM-Peds Neonatology-APP Lead-TupeloLocation/s:Children's of MS NMMC TupeloJob Title:Nurse Practitioner -Neonatal-TupeloJob Summary:To manage and provide patient medical care in a specialty area and promotes patient health and wellness by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate patient care in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with UMMC, state, and federal requirements and guidelines. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.Education & ExperienceEducation and Experience Required:Master's degree or higher in NursingCertifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Mississippi APRN license and must have national certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.Job applications may be accepted for candidates that currently meet the minimum qualifications or candidates actively pursuing the degree and licensure requirements who will meet all minimum requirements within 6 months. Minimum qualifications must be satisfied prior to starting work.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of APRN procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of MS board of nursing regulations.ResponsibilitiesC ompletes health assessments in a newborn area (patient histories and physical exams).Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans in a newborn area based on patient assessments. Plans include, but are not limited to patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.Coaches and mentors other newer nurse practitioners.Functions as expert/resource to nursing staff in the newborn area.Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains th e right to add or change duties at any time.Physical and Environmental DemandsRequires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)Time Type:Full timeFLSA Designation/Job Exempt:YesPay Class:SalaryFTE %:100Work Shift:RotatingBenefits Eligibility:Grant Funded:NoJob Posting Date:08/14/2026Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):