Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Transport Fellowship

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Fellowship ProgramChildren's Nebraska is seeking highly motivated Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to join our Neonatal Critical Care Transport Fellowship Program, a 12-month, full-time postgraduate training opportunity designed to prepare fellows for independent practice in high-acuity neonatal transport.This immersive fellowship provides comprehensive training in ground, rotor-wing, and fixed-wing transport, with a focus on the stabilization and management of critically ill neonates requiring interfacility transfer. The program integrates clinical experience, structured didactics, simulation, and transport operations training within a leading pediatric health system.Upon completion, fellows will be equipped to deliver evidence-based care across the continuum of neonatal transport, from initial resuscitation through interfacility transfer, in both controlled and austere environments.Program ObjectivesDevelop advanced competency in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal conditions requiring interfacility transportBuild expertise in transport medicine, aviation physiology, and operational safetyEnhance procedural proficiency and clinical decision-making in high-risk, time-sensitive scenariosApply evidence-based practices to optimize neonatal outcomes during resuscitation, stabilization, and transportIntegrate principles of crew resource management and interdisciplinary collaborationMinimum QualificationsNNP-BC - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner upon hire requiredBLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association upon hire requiredPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 days requiredNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation within 180 days requiredDEA License within 30 days requiredMinimum 2+ years' experience in critical care required, 3 years preferred (as CC RN, APRN or combination of both)Previous advanced practice provider experience in pediatrics preferredSatisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the Medical Staff Policy on Allied Health Professional, required to be credentialedMust have valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record requiredMust be able to work in an environment which includes the use of ambulance, helicopter, and airplane patient transport vehicles that results in exposure to non-conventional motions, noise, vibration, fumes and extreme heat/coldDue to the aircraft the organization utilizes for both rotary and fixed wing, all transport applicants must be 225 lbs or under at time of hirePreferred QualificationsPrior experience in EMS, flight, or critical care transportDemonstrated interest in neonatal critical care and transport medicineCurriculum OverviewTransport & Aviation Medicine CoreAir medical physiology and gas lawsEffects of flight stressors on neonatal patientsAircraft systems, safety, and scene operationsCrew resource managementGround, rotor-wing, and fixed-wing transport operationsNeonatal Critical CareNeonatal resuscitation and stabilizationPrematurity and complications of immaturityCongenital anomalies and neonatal surgical emergenciesAdvanced respiratory support, intubation, and ventilationHypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and therapeutic hypothermiaInborn errors of metabolismNeonatal nutrition, fluids, and electrolyte managementUmbilical arterial and venous catheter placement and managementStabilization and transport of high-risk neonates from delivery centersSimulation & Procedural TrainingHigh-fidelity simulation of neonatal and pediatric transport scenariosMock codes and full-scale transport drillsAdvanced procedural training, including:Chest tube placementIntraosseous (IO) accessNeedle decompressionCentral and arterial line placementRapid sequence and delayed sequence intubation (RSI/DSI)Supraglottic airway (SGA) placement and cricothyrotomyUmbilical line placementLumbar puncturePoint-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) trainingCertifications ProvidedPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Preparation for Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) credentialChildren's is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children's, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!About UsAt Children's Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research, and education. As the state's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning, and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.Job InfoJob Identification 24056Job Category Advanced PracticeLocations 8200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68114, US