Job Responsibilities

Provide advanced clinical care for premature and critically ill newborns in a Level II, III, or IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Perform comprehensive neonatal physical assessments, including initial stabilization and admission evaluations for high-risk neonates.
Lead or assist in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization in the Delivery Room (DR) for high-risk births and emergency deliveries.
Formulate and implement individualized diagnostic and therapeutic plans in collaboration with the Attending Neonatologist.
Perform advanced neonatal procedures, including endotracheal intubation, umbilical venous and arterial catheter placement (UVC/UAC), needle thoracentesis, and lumbar punctures.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including neonatal lab panels, blood gases, X-rays, and cranial ultrasounds.
Manage complex neonatal respiratory support, including conventional mechanical ventilation, high-frequency oscillation (HFOV), and nitric oxide therapy.
Oversee neonatal nutrition and fluid management, including the management of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and specialized enteral feeding regimens.
Provide continuous monitoring and management of neonates with congenital anomalies, sepsis, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), and neurological complications.
Facilitate family-centered care by providing education, emotional support, and frequent clinical updates to parents and family members.
Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and "Safety First" protocols within the NICU.
Maintain meticulous clinical documentation, including admission notes, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries, within the facility’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an NNP in a Level III or IV NICU is highly preferred.
Proven ability to adapt quickly to high-pressure neonatal environments and various EMR platforms (e.g., Cerner or Epic).
Exceptional clinical decision-making skills and proficiency in life-saving neonatal procedural interventions.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and distraught family members.

Certifications and Licensure

Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) License in the practicing jurisdiction.
National Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) through the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required.
Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification is mandatory.
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active DEA registration and state-specific controlled substance licensure.
Clean professional history to facilitate the expedited Tenet Healthcare credentialing process.

Neonatology

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