PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Advanced NICU Care

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care in the NICU and affiliated newborn care settings. The role collaborates with neonatologists, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care for premature and critically ill newborns, including delivery attendance for high-risk births.

Hours are PRN with 24-hour shifts (12 HR AM and 12 HR PM). A Missouri APRN license, NNP-BC certification, and NICU experience are preferred, with access to

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
• Missouri APRN license or eligibility.
• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC).
• Current BLS and NRP certifications.
• NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal patients in the NICU setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to critically ill and premature infants.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures including intubation, line placement, lumbar puncture, and neonatal resuscitation.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding patient status, treatment plans, and education.
• Participate in delivery attendance for high-risk births.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation via EPIC EMR.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based neonatal practices.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program

Missouri APRN license or eligibility

NNP-BC certification

BLS and NRP certifications

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

CoxHealth is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care in the NICU and affiliated newborn care settings. The role collaborates with neonatologists, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care for premature and critically ill newborns, including delivery attendance for high-risk births.

Hours are PRN with 24-hour shifts (12 HR AM and 12 HR PM). A Missouri APRN license, NNP-BC certification, and NICU experience are preferred, with access to