Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
US-MO-Springfield
clinical
Req #: 46712
Type: Practitioner - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Overview: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Opportunity - Flexible Scheduling | Beautiful Ozark Mountains | Springfield, MO Responsibilities: Are you looking for a rewarding neonatology role that also supports a healthy work-life balance? Nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains and near multiple lakes, our practice offers the ideal blend of professional fulfillment and personal flexibility. We are a well-established team of 4 neonatologists and 5 NNPs. We have a manageable Level III NICU - a place where you'll care for a balanced-mix of patients without the high-volume burnout. Whether you're looking for a full-time role or part-time flexibility, we invite you to consider joining our team. We are interested in finding an NNP for flexible coverage to support a model where the NNP provides replacement coverage for the backup neonatologist in a 6 to 8-hour daytime rounding shift, or 12-hour nighttime in-house coverage to relieve the daytime NNP, or an occasional 24-hour shift to provide PTO coverage for an NNP. Work Schedule (Full-Time): * 7 in-house 24-hour shifts per month using a self-scheduling model for maximum flexibility. * Two neonatologists provide supervision and support daily and share in primary care of critical infants with one neonatologist providing backup from home (30 min response time for high-risk deliveries under 27 weeks or with major issues) * Routine C-sections are attended by charge and procedural nurses * Routine newborn care is handled by hospital-employed pediatricians * NICU transport (air and ground) is supervised by the neonatologist with a team of transport NICU nurses/RT. Very rarely, an NNP may be requested to go by ground to assist the team. Our NICU at a Glance: * 46-bed, Level III single-room design with average census of 25 * ~450 admits/year with 10% under 1500 grams * High-frequency oscillators, jet ventilators, iNO (ECMO and cardiac patients are transferred to in-state Level IV regional NICUs) * Total body cooling with 24/7 video EEG and pediatric neurology support * POCUS with bedside ultrasound available * Donor milk + dedicated milk tech preparation of feedings * EPIC and Baby Steps Cloud EMRs * Dedicated procedural nurses: delivery attendance, intubation, umbilical and PIC line placement, NICU transport (air and ground) * NICU-dedicated SLP/PT/OT/RT/pediatric pharmacy 7 days/week About Springfield, Missouri: Live where others vacation. Springfield is Missouri's third largest city of 170,000, located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains near numerous lakes and trails. * Low cost of living - 13% below national average * Affordable housing - 25% below national average * Big-city amenities with a small-town feel * Colleges, museums, live music, and the legendary Buc-ee's & Costco * Easy travel - 1 hour to Branson, 2 hours to Kansas City, and 3 hours to St. Louis or fly nonstop to the beaches of Florida for under $200 round-trip * Home to the Springfield Cardinals farm team Qualifications: * Current APRN national specialty certification * Minimum of a master's degree
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