Family Nurse Practitioner
US-FL-Cape Coral
clinical
Req #: 52428
Type: Family Nurse Practitioner
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Overview: Family Nurse Practitioner - Newborns - Sunny Southwest Florida Responsibilities: Pediatrix(r) Medical Group is seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to join our established neonatology practice in Fort Myers, Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice in a supportive, collaborative environment while enjoying an exceptional Gulf Coast lifestyle. Position Highlights * Provide attending coverage at Cape Coral Hospital, a Level I low‑risk delivery service * Responsibilities include daily newborn nursery rounding and delivery attendance * Flexible scheduling with 32 hour work week * Supported by a robust, experienced team of 10 neonatologists and 10 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners at Golisano Children's Hospital * Hospital affiliated with a state‑of‑the‑art, 70‑bed Level III NICU * Ideal candidates will have strong prior experience in a newborn nursery About Cape Coral Hospital * Community hospital within the Lee Health System * Single‑room maternity care model, allowing families to remain in one suite throughout labor, delivery, and recovery * Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade, 4‑Star Baby‑Friendly(r) Hospital designation * Seamless collaboration with Golisano Children's Hospital, the only children's hospital between Tampa and Miami Why Fort Myers? Living and working in Fort Myers means enjoying an outstanding quality of life in a vibrant coastal community: * Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, with miles of pristine white‑sand beaches * Excellent boating and fishing, with endless outdoor recreation options, including golf, tennis, biking, and just minutes from Sanibel Island * Thriving arts and culture scene, featuring the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, and the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates * Excellent public and private schools * Rapidly growing city (population ~92,000) with expanding amenities * Subtropical climate with abundant sunshine year‑round * Lower cost of living compared to many coastal Florida cities and No state income tax Qualifications: * Current APRN national specialty certification as an FNP * Minimum of a master's degree * Highly prefer strong prior experience in a newborn nursery