New Grad Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU
Vanderbilt University & Medical CenterNashville, TN · full time · Entry
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What this role is
A neonatal nurse practitioner position in a leading academic NICU managing complex, critically ill newborns from admission through discharge. Suited for newly credentialed NNPs seeking to practice in a tertiary care environment with strong clinical support, advanced technology, and collaborative multidisciplinary teams.
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What they ask for
Required
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification (NNP) or Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification (CPNP-AC) or Physician Assistant license with NICU fellowship completion
- Health history and physical examination skills in neonatal population
- Ability to manage critically ill and complex neonates
- Knowledge of differential diagnosis and acute/chronic condition treatment in neonates
- Capability to work 12-hour rotating day/night shifts or 24-hour shifts
Nice to have
- Participation in professional organizations and committees
- Involvement in quality improvement initiatives
- Scholarly inquiry and evidence-based practice contribution