The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent practitioner overseeing the patient care needs of all newborns within the assigned hospital. The Advanced Practice Provider works collaboratively with the ER physicians/PAs to help establish access, draw blood, assist with management, or consult on the care of newborns and infants up to 28 days (about 4 weeks) of life.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider Program
- Pediatric or neonatal nursing experience and at least 2 years’ experience in a level II/III NICU position
- Current prescriptive writing authority in Minnesota through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or within 3 months of hire
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Current Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) active through the Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Current Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through the National Certification Corporation (NCC) as listed on the Minnesota Board of Nursing or verified through the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Current prescriptive writing authority in Wisconsin through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or within 3 months of hire
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Current Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) license by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Current Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through the National Certification Corporation (NCC) as listed on the Minnesota Board of Nursing or verified through the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Current prescriptive writing authority in Minnesota through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or within 3 months of hire
- Current Physician Assistant (PA) license through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
- Current Certification as a Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Current prescriptive writing authority in Wisconsin through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or within 3 months of hire
- Current Physician Assistant (PA) license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Current Certification as a Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement planning
- Time off
- Continuous learning opportunities
