Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP I) Specialty NICU

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team and is responsible for providing comprehensive and age-appropriate care to both well and/or ill patients.  The NNP or PA educates patients' families and/or intervenes in acute or chronic illnesses.  The NNP or PA practices within their scope as defined by their education, specialty certification and the guidelines of the unit, department and institution. The NNP or PA is granted affiliate staff privileges by the Johns Hopkins Hospital Medical Board; these privileges reviewed during re-credentialing.  

Shift: Fulltime  

Schedule: Rotating, Days and Nights, Weekends and Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments of neonatal patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor and manage the ongoing care of patients, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate and support patients and their families in understanding and managing complex medical conditions.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to other healthcare team members.
• Participate in case conferences and collaborate with specialists to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing from an accredited NNP program, or Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited PA program
• Registered Nurse (RN) license and Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification, or PA 
• Maryland or Compact RN and CRNP, or MD PA
• Current BLS CPR certification
• Minimum 3 years of acute care RN NICU experience required; Level III or IV NICU experience preferred. PA: Level III or IV NICU experience or completion of a Neonatal Residency or Fellowship.