Penn State Health

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU

Penn State Health$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in nursing from an accredited NNP program
  • National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
  • Current Pennsylvania RN and CRNP licensure (or eligible)
  • Minimum of two years of RN experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality specialty care to critically ill and newborn patients
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Prescribe medications and interventions within scope of practice
  • Work both independently and collaboratively with healthcare team
  • Ensure strong clinical support with available backup neonatologist

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement plans, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
  • Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and employee recognition program
  • Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts
Full Job Description
Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8a-8a 24 hour shifts
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at [email protected] for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our collaborative and dedicated team.

This position offers the opportunity to practice in a Level II NICU with additional responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room. A backup neonatologist is available overnight for consultation, to ensure strong clinical support at all times.

Following a structured orientation period, the NNP will be credentialed and work both independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and other members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality specialty care to critically ill and newborn patients.

The NNP may order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging studies, as well as prescribe medications and interventions consistent with scope of practice. This position functions in an inpatient critical care setting, providing comprehensive neonatal care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Master's degree in nursing from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program
  • National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
  • Current Pennsylvania RN and CRNP licensure (or eligible)
  • Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Prior NICU RN experience (Level II, III, or IV)
  • Prior experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner


WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.


WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health's expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
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