Perm – Nurse Practitioner – Neonatology

Job description

On-Call / Weekend Requirements: No on-call requirement; weekend rotations included as part of regular shift scheduling

Position Overview
A highly respected regional health system in the Ypsilanti / Ann Arbor, MI market is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for a permanent role in a Level III NICU. Operating within a collaborative, physician-supervised framework alongside on-staff Neonatologists, the NNP will provide comprehensive inpatient management, resuscitation, stabilization, and ongoing daily care for critically ill and premature newborns.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Scope
Clinical Management: Conduct daily rounds, physical assessments, and ongoing clinical management for high-risk neonates and premature infants in a Level III NICU.

Physician Collaboration: Work closely with attending Neonatologists under a structured, team-based care plan model.

Multidisciplinary Rounds: Coordinate care plans alongside bedside RNs, respiratory therapists, and specialized pediatric ancillary teams.

Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation using Epic EMR.

Family Counseling: Deliver compassionate family education, treatment progress updates, and discharge planning.

Stabilization: Support critical stabilization procedures and acute interventions for high-risk deliveries and admissions.

Qualifications & Candidate Requirements
Education & Training

Degree: Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program [Required]

Experience Level: Open to experienced NNPs as well as New Graduates who are truly Board-Eligible [Required]

Licensure & Certifications

State Licensure: Active, unrestricted Michigan RN & APRN License (or eligible for state licensure prior to start) [Required]

Board Certification: Board Certified as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NCC NNP-BC) prior to start date [Required]

Life Support: Active AHA BLS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications [Required]

Operational & Legal Requirements

Background & Practice History: Clean malpractice, license, and background history [Required]

Visa Status: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship (Visa candidates not accepted) [Required]

Shift Flexibility: Ability to work a varied shift structure combining 24s, 10s, and 8s [Required]

Submission Checklist & Presentation Requirements
All items below must be verified and documented in the submission packet prior to client presentation:

[ ] Accredited NNP Program: Name of accredited NNP school and graduation date noted

[ ] Board Status: Proof of NCC NNP-BC certification or scheduled board exam date

[ ] NPDB Self-Query Report: Official NPDB report generated within the last 30 days [Mandatory at time of submission]

[ ] Michigan APRN License: Copy of active license or application status

[ ] Certifications: Active copies of BLS and NRP

[ ] Visa Status Confirmation: Confirmed U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

[ ] Direct Application Check: Candidate must confirm they have not applied directly to the facility or parent health system prior to agency submission [Required]

Compensation, Benefits & Onboarding Details
Compensation: Competitive baseline salary dependent on experience (candidates may submit salary targets with presentation packet)

Benefits: Full permanent health system benefits (health, retirement, paid time off)

Reimbursements: IRS standard rate mileage reimbursement (when applicable); potential case-by-case interview expense reimbursement

Credentialing Timeline: Standard 3–4 month hospital credentialing process (Note: Hospital system does not reimburse candidates for external credentialing fees)

• Schedule: Flexible shift mix (24-hour, 10-hour, and 8-hour inpatient NICU shifts)