Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

US-FL-Fort Myers

clinical

Req #: 48936
Type: Practitioner - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Mednax

				Overview:

Coastal Living - Sunny Southwest Florida

Golisano Children's Hospital

Responsibilities:

Pediatrix(r) Medical Group seeks a new graduate or experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join its practice at Golisano Children's Hospital in Ft Myers, Florida.

* State-of-the-art facility with a 70-bed, Level-III NICU
* The health system has two facilities and 7000 deliveries per year
* Cape Coral Hospital provides a Level-I low-risk delivery service
* 12 hour shifts with an option to do 24 based on prior experience
* Primary responsibilities include providing attending coverage at our Level-III NICU
* All subspecialty services available (except cardiovascular surgery and ECMO) and high-risk delivery service coverage
* Level-I coverage includes well baby care and back-up coverage from home
* Team of 10 neonatologists and 10 NNPs
* We value a team-approach toward care, in a developmentally sensitive and family-centered unit
* Our core values support a culture of life-long learning and professional growth
* Robust quality improvement program and opportunities for clinical research, if desired
* *Exceptional new graduates are invited to apply - tuition assistance available!

About the hospital

* Golisano Children's Hospital is part of Lee Health and the only children's hospital between Tampa and Miami
* A stand alone 135 bed, 7-story facility that opened in 2017
* Home to southwest Florida's only state-designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Unit
* Named top children's hospital by the Leapfrog Group four times, among many other accolades

Fort Myers Fast Facts

* Located on the Gulf Coast, offering access to miles of beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water and soft white sand
* Recognized as one the state's top destinations for boating, fishing and shelling, adjacent to renowned Sanibel Island
* Home to several cultural and entertainment venues, including the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates
* Diverse community with a mix of cultures and ethnicities that is reflected in the area's food, festivals and events
* A range of sports and recreational activities, including golf, tennis, hiking and biking
* Various excellent public and private schools for children of all ages
* A rapidly growing population of approximately 92,000, bringing new opportunities and amenities to the area
* Subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year; the average temperature ranges from 64 F in winter to 84 F in summer
* Cost of living in Fort Myers is relatively lower than other coastal cities in Florida
* No state income tax

Qualifications:

* Current APRN national specialty certification as an NNP
* Minimum of a master's degree
			
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