Per Diem Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

MyStethi, LLC; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnabas Health Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead the NICU APP team, delivering high-quality neonatal care under a Neonatologist, with responsibilities spanning clinical practice and team leadership.

This role blends direct patient care with education and administrative duties, guiding midlevel providers, coordinating interdisciplinary rounds, and advancing professional development within a busy tertiary NICU.

Qualifications

• APN with MSN in Neonatal Nursing and NNP‑BC certification.
• Active NJ RN license and DEA/CDS credentials.
• Minimum 5 years NICU experience including leadership/education.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care under Neonatologist supervision.
• Coordinate care across NICU, L&D, and Mother Baby units.
• Lead, educate, and supervise midlevel providers.
• Engage in evidence-based practice and quality initiatives.

Skills

Neonatal care

Leadership

Critical thinking

EHR proficiency

Education

MSN - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

NJ RN License

NNP-BC Certification

CDS/DEA

Tools

EHR

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Pediatric APP's - CBMC

Req #: 0000216240

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57.69 - $91.34 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Advanced Practice Provider APP will manage the mid level provider team.

This role combines advanced clinical practice with educational and administrative responsibilities to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our neonatal patients.

The APP will be instrumental in managing the midlevel-providers and also guiding the NICU team, enhancing clinical practices, and fostering a culture of learning and professional development.

In this role, the candidate provides coordination, and assurance of comprehensive nursing care using nursing process and evidence based practice.

Certification and Licensure

• APN license
• Master s degree in Nursing MSN with a specialization in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NNP or equivalent
• Licensure Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license
• CDS and DEA,
• Certifications National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NNP-BC from an accredited certifying body,
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a Level 3 NICU, with at least 2 years in a leadership or educational role,
• CPR certification NRP and BLS certification,

Essential Functions:

• Provides medical care and treatment to neonates in the critical care setting under the direction of a Neonatologist
• Responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of newborn/neonatal care delivered to patients who present to the NICU, Labor and Delivery Unit and Mother Baby Unit
• Performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and interprets laboratory studies and performs billing

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment
• Proficient in electronic health record EHR systems and documentation
• Prescribes appropriate interventions and medications
• Utilizes protocols and nursing care practice for neonates and newborn patients
• Discusses cases with obstetrician and neonatologist
• Provides education to patients and parents