Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

77 consultants; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for a Level III NICU in Saginaw, Michigan. Candidates will provide specialized care for newborns, collaborating with doctors and the healthcare team. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with mentorship provided. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Nursing and be board certified as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for continued education.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license or willingness to obtain one.
• Two or more years of experience as an NNP is highly preferred, but new graduates are welcome.
• Obtain your DEA license and CSR/CDS license before starting.
• Two+ years of NNP experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Help take care of newborns in partnership with doctors.
• Assist in making decisions about patient care.
• Support various pediatric specialties.
• Educate families and plan ongoing care.
• Contribute to care quality improvements using evidence.
• Collaborate with pediatric specialties including surgery and heart/brain care.
• Engage in training programs for new graduates.
• Pursue continuing education to maintain high-quality neonatal care.

Skills

Collaboration with healthcare team

Patient care management

Specialized neonatal procedures

Decision making

Teaching families

Quality care improvement

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Job description

Overview

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level III NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) providing specialized care for newborns in collaboration with doctors and the health care team. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and mentorship will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Help take care of newborns in partnership with doctors and other health care team members.
• Be part of important deliveries and perform special medical procedures for newborns.
• Assist in making decisions about patient care, manage treatments, teach families, and plan care.
• Contribute to efforts to improve care quality and use research to guide practice.
• Work in a supportive environment as part of the care team with important roles.
• Support various pediatric specialties, including surgery, heart care, and brain care.
• Participate in special training programs for new graduates.
• Continue education to ensure high-quality care for newborns.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Board Certified as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP). Other certifications (such as FNP or PNP) are not accepted.
• Current nursing license or willingness to obtain one.
• Two or more years of experience as an NNP is highly preferred, but new graduates are welcome.

Additional Information

• Obtain your DEA license and CSR/CDS license before starting.
• Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Current nursing license in Michigan.
• APRNR national specialty certification (APRN).