Experience in Labor & Delivery, Nursery, or Pediatric settings needed
Ability to work independently with remote supervision
Strong leadership qualities preferred
Experience with neonatal procedures like intubations and central line placements is highly sought after
Responsibilities
Serve as primary caregiver in Level 1 Nursery for newborns
Assess and diagnose medical conditions in newborns
Prescribe medications with supervising physician's agreement
Educate and support parents in newborn care
Order and perform necessary medical tests and procedures
Work independently while having remote MD support
Prepare newborns for potential transfer to higher-level NICUs
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan options
Paid time off (PTO) and continuing medical education (CME) opportunities
Flexible scheduling with a 7 days on - 7 days off model for full-time roles
Opportunities for both full-time and Per Diem positions
Full Job Description
UNCHMG Neonatology at Lenoir in partnership with UNC Health Lenoir, located in Kinston, NC, are currently seeking certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to work fulltime at our Level 1 Nursery. We also have opportunities for Per Diem. You will be part of a highly educated and trained team of physicians (pediatricians and consulting neonatologists) and nurses with the aim of providing excellent care to newborns. This position allows for flexibility and seeks strong experience and leadership qualities. Our daily census is very manageable and allows for day-to-day flexibility for a strong and experienced candidate. The role requires the ability to practice independently, with ample remote support from experienced MDs.
Schedule:
Days: 7 days on - 7 days off - there is a potential for this model to be adjusted based on candidate experience
7am-7pm - there is overnight call covered by other providers
Fulltime and Per Diem openings!
Responsibilities:
Primary caregiver in Level 1 Nursery to newborn infants
Assessing & diagnosing newborn infants
Prescribing medication on your own authority with the agreement of supervising physician
Educating/supporting parents/guardians in the care of their newborn
Ordering/performing medical tests and procedures
Working independently with remote MD support
Preparing for transfer, if needed, to local Level 2-3 NICUs
Comfort and experience with procedures such as neonatal intubations and central line placements is highly sought after and preferred
Qualifications:
Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
L&D, Nursery or Pediatric NP work experience required
Work independently with remote supervising physician oversight
Compensation:
Very Competitive Salary
Full benefits (Medical + Dental + Vision)
Retirement Plan
PTO and CME
Please Contact:
Tina McLaughlin
UNC Health Physician Relations and Recruitment Liaison
C) 919-576-7225
tina.mclaughlin@unchealth.unc.edu
key words: NNP, Neonatal
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: Neonatologists Lenoir
Work Type: Fulltime
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
About UNC Health Care
UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. Originally established November 1, 1998, by N.C.G.S. 116-37, UNC Health Care currently comprises UNC Hospitals and its provider network, the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine, and eleven affiliate hospitals and hospital systems across the state.
