Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal) - Pediatrics

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

A unique opportunity to join a compassionate and growing neonatal care team serving families across beautiful Springfield and the surrounding region. The NP will be employed by the prestigious Washington University (WashU) while working in coordination with Missouri's #1 Children's Hospital all while being in the heart of the Ozarks. Provides advanced clinical care to premature, critically ill and medically complex newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and affiliated newborn care settings. Works collaboratively with neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver evidence-based neonatal care. Hours: Full-time; 24-hour shifts and 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM-6:30 PM). Springfield, Missouri and Surrounding Communities: This role offers the opportunity to practice in a supportive healthcare community while enjoying the quality of life found in southwest Missouri. Springfield, and the nearby communities of Nixa, Ozark, Republic and Branson offer a welcoming community, excellent schools, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreations, entertainment and family-friendly activities. Enjoy nearby lakes, hiking trails, vibrant local dining, and weekend getaways to Branson and the surrounding scenic region.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal patients in the NICU setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to critically ill and premature infants.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures including intubation, line placement, lumbar puncture, and neonatal resuscitation.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding patient status, treatment plans, and education.
• Participate in delivery attendance for high-risk births.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation via EPIC EMR.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based neonatal practices.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Using tools requiring high dexterity
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment:

• Office equipment
• Lab/research equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Missouri APRN license or eligibility for licensure.
• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC).
• Current NRP certification.
• Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU settings.
• Strong clinical judgement, communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered and family-focused care.
• Ability to manage high-acuity neonatal patients in coordination with the 24/7 in house neonatologist.
• Delivery room experience.

Grade: S31

Salary Range: $97,000.00 - $174,600.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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