Southcoast Health - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (36 hours)

Southcoast Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide neonatal care across a three-hospital system in southeastern Massachusetts. You will work primarily in two Level II Special Care Nurseries (SCNs) at Charlton Memorial Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital, collaborating with Neonatologists and Advanced Practice Providers within the Boston Children's Hospital Newborn Medicine Network.

Clinical Setting

You will provide care in Level II A Special Care Nurseries with current capabilities including high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), CPAP, and intubation for stabilization prior to transfer. The program has plans to advance toward Level II B designation to support CPAP administration beyond stabilization. You will manage neonates typically at 32 weeks gestation and beyond, including those requiring respiratory support, thermoregulation, feeding support, and management of common neonatal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care in Level II Special Care Nurseries, including management of high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP, and intubation for stabilization
• Manage neonates typically at 32 weeks gestation, including those requiring respiratory support, thermoregulation, feeding support, and management of common neonatal conditions
• Perform delivery attendance and neonatal resuscitation, including advanced airway management and stabilization of critically ill newborns
• Lead and support stabilization and coordination of transport for infants requiring transfer to tertiary care centers
• Collaborate with obstetric, pediatric, respiratory therapy, and nursing teams to deliver high-quality, family-centered care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development, including expansion of respiratory care capabilities and innovative practices such as LMA surfactant administration
• Support education and simulation-based training across interdisciplinary teams
• Provide clinical coverage through a mix of day shifts (9 hours), night shifts (15 hours), and 24-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility across sites

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of NICU RN experience
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently in a Level II setting with off-site Neonatology backup
• Neonatal resuscitation (NRP certified)
• Endotracheal intubation
• Umbilical line placement and vascular access, including peripheral and central line insertion
• Experience with HFNC, CPAP (including stabilization), and neonatal stabilization for transfer
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to family-centered, equitable neonatal care

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Massachusetts NP license
• Current certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Preferred Qualifications

• Level II/III NICU experience

Schedule

• Position: Regular, Part-Time
• Standard Hours per Week: 36
• Shifts: Mix of day shifts (9 hours), night shifts (15 hours), and 24-hour shifts
• Includes weekends and holidays
• Flexibility across sites required

Compensation

• Annual Pay Range: $112,320.00 - $180,236.16

Work Location

• New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Onsite only; remote work not available