Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Job Type: Full-Time

Place of Performance: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) 100 Brewster Blvd, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547

Schedule: 24/7 coverage. Two 13-hour shifts daily, including weekends and Federal holidays. Each shift includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break and a 30-minute compensated handoff.

Summary

Viakorp Corporation is seeking a qualified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to provide comprehensive neonatal care at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. The selected candidate will support the Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Mother Baby Unit, and Labor & Delivery Unit while delivering high-quality medical care to military families and other eligible beneficiaries. Services are performed within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment while maintaining compliance with Defense Health Agency (DHA) standards and Military Treatment Facility policies.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in any U.S. state or territory.
• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• Current DEA registration (if required for prescribing).
• Current BLS and NRP certification (ACLS preferred if applicable).
• Eligible for credentialing and clinical privileges at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an SF-85 security determination.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Must maintain all continuing education requirements required for licensure and certification.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care within the Level II NICU.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage newborns requiring specialized medical treatment.
• Respond to deliveries and neonatal emergencies within Labor & Delivery.
• Perform neonatal stabilization and resuscitation as clinically indicated.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications within authorized clinical privileges.
• Coordinate patient care with Neonatologists, pediatric specialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Document patient encounters accurately using Government electronic medical record systems.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and required clinical meetings.
• Educate families regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, DHA policies, and all Military Treatment Facility requirements.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities and required Government training.
• Perform additional neonatal clinical duties consistent with granted privileges.