Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner manages a caseload of neonatal patients in collaboration with the Neonatologist, providing comprehensive clinical care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role combines advanced nursing practice with clinical leadership, utilizing theoretical knowledge of neonatology to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate complex problems related to neonates and their families.

Clinical Setting

This position is located at Hoops Family Children's Hospital (HFCH) in Huntington, West Virginia, a 72-bed children's hospital within Cabell Huntington Hospital. HFCH includes a 36-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 25-bed General Pediatrics Unit, a 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and a Neonatal Therapeutic Unit. HFCH is a member of the Children's Hospital Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess, conceptualize, diagnose, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate complex neonatal problems
• Manage neonatal patient caseloads with consultation and collaboration from the Neonatologist
• Utilize case management approach to coordinate medical and nursing care
• Provide continuity of care for infants and families throughout hospitalization
• Perform clinical procedures and demonstrate competence in clinical skills
• Provide leadership, communication, teaching, and research activities
• Demonstrate customer service through courtesy to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and colleagues
• Introduce self by name and job title when communicating with patients, families, and others
• Maintain honesty, discretion, and confidentiality in all workplace interactions
• Follow hospital standards of conduct, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
• Report safety concerns and hazardous conditions in a timely and appropriate manner

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Registered Nurse with active West Virginia license
• Advanced Practice recognized by West Virginia State Board of Registered Professional Nurses
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Current CPR certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Minimum of 2 years full-time Level III NICU nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of position-related experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work in an interdisciplinary setting
• Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
• Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Strong verbal communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus (full-time positions)
• $10,000 NNP Student Loan Debt Assistance
• Competitive, market-based pay commensurate with experience
• Generous medical and prescription plan with $100 deductible
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Wellness medical plan discount (up to $1,000 annually)
• Vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Employer-funded retirement