Neonatal 36-Hour | Nurse Practitioner | Henry Ford Health

Advanced Practice Provider

Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for a 36-hour position in Detroit, open to experienced candidates as well as new graduates or those graduating within 6 months. The role involves direct patient management in collaboration with attending neonatologists, along with a strong focus on professional growth, divisional engagement, and quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include comprehensive neonatal care while contributing to team-based practice and ongoing advancement within the division.

Location: Henry Ford Health Detroit Main Campus

Status: 36-Hours | Rotating Shifts

Schedule: Primary 7a-7p, will consider 24 hours.

Setting: 100% Inpatient

Call/Weekends: Weekends, generally on average every 3rd. No Call.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat work-related injuries and illnesses
• Manage bloodborne pathogen exposures and vaccination programs
• Perform medical surveillance and respirator fit testing
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and CDC guidelines

Why Henry Ford Health

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
• Meaningful impact on employee health and safety

Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.

Qualifications

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, licensed in State of Michigan.
• Certified by NCC
• Previous experience in Neonatal Care, will consider graduate NNPs
• Physician Assistant, if experienced and certified as Neonatal
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
• BLS required (or obtained after hire)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certified, instructor

Education & Training

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP): Completion of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program (CCNE or NLNAC)

Licensure

Current licensure as a Certified Nurse-Midwife, in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)

Certification

NNP: Certification by the National Certification Corporation (NCC)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure

• PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
• NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process