Job ID: 164
Type: NP
State: NC
Area: 1 hour from Raleigh
Specialty: NP
Description: Seeking a Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our collaborative NICU team.
--This position works under the direct supervision of board-certified Neonatologists and provides high-quality care to neonatal patients in a supportive, team-based environment.
--Our Labor & Delivery service averages approximately 4,000 deliveries annually, including a large referral base for high-risk pregnancies.
--Our Level III NICU is a dedicated 44-bed unit, including 21 intensive care beds and an adjoining 23-bed intermediate care unit. The unit serves as a regional referral center for high-risk neonatal care, providing comprehensive management of premature and critically ill newborns.
--We provide 24-hour coverage for high-risk deliveries and staff a dedicated neonatal ground transport team serving seven surrounding counties, with transport to tertiary centers when a higher level of care is required.
--The treatment team consists of five board-certified Neonatologists, eleven certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, and additional support staff working collaboratively to provide exceptional care for newborns ranging from 23 weeks gestation through post-term, including those with complex medical needs.
--Each shift is supported by a collaborative team structure that includes:
- Two Neonatologists (attending physician and back-up physician
- Two Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
- Day shift coverage: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Night shift coverage: 8:00 PM – 8:30 AM
--Position primarily supports night shift coverage, with occasional day shifts depending on staffing needs
--Structured orientation and intensive training program (3–12 months) tailored to experience level
--Flexible scheduling model with a total annual commitment of 144 shifts, including clinical coverage, education days, and administrative time as scheduling permits
--Highly competitive three-tier salary structure
--Providers with 6+ years of experience qualify for the top salary tier
--Annual Quality Improvement (QI) bonus
--Night shift differential
--Extra shift incentive rate
--Paid malpractice insurance
--CME time and allowance
--403(b) retirement plan with employer match
--Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
--Additional family-friendly benefits
--Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program
- Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
- Eligible for North Carolina licensure
Community/Facility info: An acute-care hospital offering quality care in open-heart surgery, home health and hospice, cancer treatment, maternity services, emergency medicine, pediatric intensive care, wellness programs in a thriving, diverse community of 300,000 residents. The city was honored by the National Civic League with its All-America City Award in 2001. The award recognized the collaboration between the city's public and private sectors to address and improve quality-of-life issues. Education plays a major role in the County. Our 84 primary and secondary public schools and many private schools offer educational choices in both religious and secular settings. A community college, a private liberal arts college and a state university round out the post-secondary educational opportunities.
Contact: For more information please contact Ben Ferro at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.