Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the NICU team within our regional neonatology division. The role requires coverage of Level 3 and Level 2 NICUs, attending deliveries, and managing high-risk infants less than 35 weeks, with admissions, H&P, and ongoing care for NICU patients.

Collaborative, multidisciplinary care is emphasized to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with NP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for Level 3 and Level 2 NICUs.
• Attend deliveries and manage high-risk infants < 35 weeks.
• Perform admissions, history and physical assessments, and ongoing management of NICU patients.
• Procedures including intubation, umbilical line placement, chest tubes, arterial punctures, arterial line placement, and ventilator management.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, residents, and nursing staff in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Neonatal ICU experience

Advanced airway management

Ventilator management

Umbilical line placement

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing with NP certification

Job description

Role Overview:

An experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is sought to join the NICU team in a regional neonatology division.

Responsibilities Include

• Providing coverage for Level 3 and Level 2 NICUs, including attending deliveries and managing high-risk infants less than 35 weeks.
• Performing admissions, history and physical assessments, and ongoing management of NICU patients.
• Procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, chest tubes, arterial punctures, arterial line placement, and ventilator management.
• Collaborating with neonatologists, residents, and nursing staff in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's Degree in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner certification (required).
• Experience in neonatal critical care and proficiency in procedures listed above.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills, with the ability to work flexible shifts (8, 16, or 24 hours).

Additional Information:

The role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment focused on innovation, learning, and excellence. The NICUs are located adjacent to labor and delivery services, serving over 2,000 deliveries annually. The position emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and team collaboration.