Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU Intensivist

Penn State Health Children's Hospital is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care Intensivist to join the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine team in the Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This is the only Level IV NICU in central Pennsylvania and serves a diverse population including extremely premature infants, those with general and specialized surgical disorders, multiple anomalies including genetic disorders, complex congenital heart disease, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy requiring therapeutic hypothermia, and conditions requiring ECMO or advanced surgical interventions.

You will be an integral member of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that includes 20 Advanced Practice Clinicians, 6 Neonatal Fellows, 13 Neonatal Attendings, rotating Pediatric Residents, Respiratory Therapists, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Social Workers, and other dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for critically ill neonates using advanced clinical judgment
• Work with a wide degree of autonomy within the scope of the collaborative agreement
• Work closely with attending neonatologists, fellows, residents, and other healthcare providers to deliver exceptional neonatal care
• Educate and mentor nurses, students, and residents
• Participate in 24/7 in-house coverage to ensure seamless, continuous care
• Optimize patient outcomes and reduce length of stay
• Support family-centered care

Clinical Setting

• Level IV NICU in central Pennsylvania
• Academic Medical Center
• Four-time Magnet-designated hospital
• Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center

Schedule

• Full-time position (1.0 FTE)
• Varied shifts including 10, 12, 16, and 24-hour shifts
• 24/7 in-house coverage participation required

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Critical Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
• Minimum of one (1) year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty)
• Currently licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners
• National certification as an advanced practice nurse
• Knowledge of appropriate critical care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level III or IV NICU
• Strong clinical skills in high-acuity neonatal care
• New graduates with exceptional clinical training and interest in critical care are welcome to apply

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PAWS UP employee recognition program
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development
• Virtual Benefits Orientation
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

Contact

For additional information, contact Jill R. Brubaker at jbrubaker@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.