Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - NICU

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center in New York seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for NICU to deliver comprehensive neonatal care and education. You will work under nursing administration with physician collaboration to assess and treat infants, provide preventive care, and guide nursing staff.

The role requires an MSN, NYS RN license, and current Neonatal NP certification, with at least two years of nursing experience. The position emphasizes clinical leadership and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse with NYS credentials (RN).
• Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification required at appointment.
• Two years of professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for neonatal/infant health, including education and preventive medicine.
• Perform examinations, assessments, and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures in NICU settings.
• Collaborate with physicians and educate nursing staff; may supervise and guide others.

Skills

Pediatric care

NICU experience

Clinical collaboration

Education

Master of Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-for NICU

Internal Posting:

8/19/26 to 9/1/26

Summary:

Under nursing administration and in clinical collaboration with a physician, incumbents of this class provide comprehensive primary care in the areas of neonatal or infant health care, which includes health education, preventive medicine, communicable diseases, and education, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Incumbents provide primary medical care consisting of the necessary examinations, assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Supervision may be a function of this class, and instructional guidance is provided to nursing and other health care professionals in the area of expertise.

Education:

Graduate of accredited Master of Nursing Program Minimum Acceptable Training and

Experience:

Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department as a Registered Professional Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience. Special Requirement: Possession of current certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, with prescription writing privileges, issued by the New York State Education Department is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this title.