Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Cynet Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Newport News, Virginia, seeks an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Level 3 NICU. The assignment runs for 13 weeks with day shifts and 8-hour shifts, supporting neonatology services.

Candidates must hold an active Virginia APRN license, a national APRN specialty certification, and a Master’s in Nursing, with at least one year of clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Active Virginia APRN license required.
• Current APRN national specialty certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical practice.
• Experience in Neonatology or NICU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Neonatology within a Level 3 NICU.
• Coordinate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary team.
• Support evening coverage from home as needed.
• Participate in credentialing and shift scheduling.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Neonatology

Clinical teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Virginia APRN license

APRN national specialty certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Profession: Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Neonatology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical practice

License: Active Virginia state license required

Certifications: Current APRN national specialty certification required

Must-Have: Minimum of a Master's Degree in Nursing required

Description:Exciting opportunity for an experienced, certified Nurse Practitioner to join a team of neonatologists providing care in a Level 3 NICU.The unit has a 22-bed capacity with an average daily census of 14.There are approximately 2,700 annual deliveries and 340 annual NICU admissions.Shifts available include varying lengths with weekend coverage.Responsibilities include direct patient care with evening backup neonatologist coverage from home.The facility is equipped to provide advanced services such as jet ventilators, HFJV, INO, and whole body cooling.Dates needed include various days in October and future dates in November and December.Candidates must have a clean background, with no malpractice or license issues, to ensure quick credentialing.