Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-NP-60622
  
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
  
• Specialty: NP - Neonatology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Worcester, MA 01608
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 05, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 5p – 8a; Weekends, 7a – 7a (24-hour shifts)
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: As specified in specific shifts (some nights are on-call)
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL

Night Shifts (Weekdays) 5p– 7a

-Oct -5,13 (nights)

-Nov 10,11,14 (nights)

-Dec 4,17 (nights)

(2027)
- Jan 7, 14,15,20,29

- Feb 1–5,8–12, 15–19,22–26 (nights)

Day Shifts 7a– 5p

-Oct 2026; 28,29

-Nov 2026; 2,5,17, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27

-Dec 2026; 15, 22-24, 28-31

-Jan 2027; - Jan 1

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Neonates
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Case Mix: Neonatal intensive care
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required – Certified
  
• Licenses: Licensed in MA
  
• Certifications: PALS required
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care to critically ill newborns in a 24/7 onsite setting.
  
• Manage and monitor neonates requiring advanced life support, including ventilators, IVs, and medications.
  
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and respiratory therapists to develop and implement treatment plans.
  
• Perform neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, lumbar puncture, and chest tube insertion.
  
• Ensure accurate documentation, follow hospital protocols, and communicate effectively with families.