Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

NPACE; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 152,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Neonatology Nurse Practitioner position at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, within Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ, as part of Hackensack Meridian Health.

Join a 40-bed Level IV NICU delivering advanced care for critically ill and premature newborns alongside a multidisciplinary team. Clinical duties include high-risk delivery attendance, NICU evaluations, family-centered care, and participation in NICU transport.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey NP license required.
• NNP certification or eligible to obtain.
• NRP, BLS, and ACLS certifications as listed.
• Experience in neonatal/neonatal intensive care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk deliveries for immediate neonatal assessment and stabilization.
• Evaluate and treat complex newborns in the NICU in collaboration with neonatology attendings.
• Assess well-baby nursery patients requiring elevated care.
• Perform therapeutic interventions for NICU patients as appropriate.
• Participate on the NICU transport team.
• Provide family-centered care and collaborate with health care teams.
• Adhere to organizational competencies.

Education

Active New Jersey NP License

NNP Certification

NRP Certification

BLS Certification (HCP)

ACLS Certification

Job description

Neonatology

Nurse Practitioner

Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Level IV NICU

at Hospital Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack , NJ

Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an exceptional and highly skilled Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our Neonatology team at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, located within Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, N.J. Equipped with a state-of-the-art 40-bed, Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), our facility provides advanced care capabilities for critically ill and premature babies. In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of neonatal care, blending your clinical expertise with collaborative teamwork to ensure the highest standards of patient outcomes for our most vulnerable patients and their families.

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/Locations/joseph-m-sanzari-childrens-hospital

Core Clinical Duties & Privileges:

• Attend high-risk deliveries to provide immediate neonatal assessment and appropriate stabilization.
• Evaluate and treat complex newborns in the NICU in collaboration with neonatal attendings.
• Evaluate newborns in the well-baby nursery for conditions requiring elevation of care.
• Perform therapeutic interventions as appropriate for the comprehensive care of neonatal ICU patients.
• Participate actively in the NICU transport team.
• Provide family-centered care and communicate effectively with health care teams and families.
• Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Practice in a premier 40-bed Level IV NICU providing advanced care for critically ill and premature babies.
• Work collaboratively within a comprehensive multidisciplinary health team, including neonatologists, neonatal-perinatal fellows, pediatric residents, neonatal PAs, NNPs, and specialized nurses.
• Collaborate seamlessly with dedicated pediatric pharmacists, respiratory therapists, dieticians, physical therapists, social workers, case managers, lactation consultants, and speech-language pathologists to deliver highly coordinated care.
• Prime lifestyle and professional location in Hackensack, N.J., offering a vibrant community just minutes from the New York City metropolitan area.

Required Qualifications for NP:

• Licensure: Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner (NP) License.
• Certification: NNP Certification (or eligible to obtain).
• Life Support Certifications:

American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) HCP Certification.

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification..

COMPENSATION:

Minimum Starting Base Salary : $168,812.80 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.