Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) West Georgia

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (16- and 24-Hour Shifts avail)

Location: West Georgia, this position is located about 45 miles West of the Atlanta area, near the Alabama Border (Local Residency or Relocation Required)

Setting: 10-Bed Level III NICU & 20-Bed Newborn Nursery

Position Overview: A recognized health system is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join a collaborative clinical team in west Georgia. Operating within a modern, newly renovated hospital facility, this role provides advanced care for high-acuity newborns in a 10-bed Level III NICU, while also supporting daily coverage for a busy 20-bed newborn nursery serving a growing community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage care for high-acuity newborns requiring intensive monitoring and treatment.
• Provide daily NNP coverage and assessments within a 20-bed newborn nursery.
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists and multidisciplinary hospital teams.
• Deliver comprehensive neonatal assessments, stabilization, and discharge planning.
• Work a structured shift schedule including 16- and 24-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Masters degree or higher in Nursing (MSN).
• Current APRN national specialty certification (NNP).
• Neonatology training/fellowship (Strict requirement, no exemptions).
• Active Georgia medical license, or willingness to obtain (Highly Preferred).
• Active DEA license (Required prior to start date).
• Recent NPDB Self-Query Report (within 30 days active) required for presentation.
• Clean malpractice and licensing history is highly preferred.
• Visa Status: No visa sponsorship available (J1/H1B candidates cannot be accepted).
• Candidate Type: Permanent applicants only (Locums candidates not accepted).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive experience-based compensation package.
• Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance available.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-covered life and disability insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care) and HSA options.
• Robust health and wellness programs for employees and families.