(NNP) – Advanced Practice / Neonatology

Job description

Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for a full-time, permanent direct-hire placement at a well-established Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Gastonia, NC (Greater Charlotte Metro area). The NNP will collaborate with neonatologists and advanced practice providers to deliver high-level care in an innovative, 16-bed single-room NICU setting as well as provide coverage for the newborn nursery.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Scope
Clinical Operations & Patient Care
Level III NICU Management: Deliver clinical management for high-risk neonates in a 16-bed Level III NICU, averaging ~320 annual admissions and a daily census of ~10 patients.

Newborn Nursery Coverage: Assist with care delivery, evaluations, and coverage in the Level I newborn nursery and labor/delivery services.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside a collaborative care team consisting of 2 Board-Certified Neonatologists and 5–6 NNPs serving Gaston and surrounding counties.

Practice Environment & Schedule
Shift Coverage: NNP team provides 20 hours/day of on-site shift coverage. Neonatologists provide in-house daytime coverage and home call at night.

Facility Culture: Family-centered care model utilizing single-room NICU design and combined mother-baby care.

Submission & Qualification Requirements
Education & Board Certification
Graduate Education: Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN/DNP) [REQUIRED].

Board Certification: Active APRN National Specialty Certification as a Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) prior to start [REQUIRED]. (Note: FNP, PNP, or other NP certifications cannot be accepted).

Licensure, Clinical Experience & Background
Clinical Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of current, active experience as an NNP [REQUIRED] (RN experience cannot be counted toward this requirement).

State Licensure: Active North Carolina APRN/NP license or willingness to obtain [REQUIRED].

Prescriptive Authority: Federal DEA registration obtained prior to start [REQUIRED].

NPDB Report: Most recent NPDB Self-Query Report generated within 30 days of submission [REQUIRED at presentation; no exemptions].

Submission Exclusivity Requirement
Candidates must not have applied directly to the medical group or facility. Direct applicants are strictly ineligible for agency onboarding.

Compensation & Benefits Structure

Employment Type: Permanent / Direct-Hire Placement

Base Salary: Competitive compensation rate negotiable based on candidate experience; salary expectations may be submitted at time of presentation.

Sign-On & Relocation: Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.

Tuition Assistance: Tuition reimbursement options available for review during interview.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability plans.

Retirement & Financial: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount), HSA, and FSA.

Additional Perks: LTC insurance, identity protection, Aflac supplemental plans, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).