Neonatal Nurse Practitioner; NNP

Role Overview

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our highly specialized neonatal team. This role provides advanced clinical care to critically ill and medically complex newborns in the NICU and affiliated neonatal units. The PRN NNP will work collaboratively with neonatologists, fellows, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary specialists to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care.

• Provide advanced practice care to neonates in a Level IV NICU and affiliated Level III nurseries
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and develop evidence-based care plans
• Manage complex neonatal conditions including respiratory failure, congenital anomalies, prematurity, and surgical conditions
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures within scope of practice
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in stabilization and management of critically ill neonates
• Provide education and support to families during hospitalization
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical excellence, and evidence-based practice initiatives

• 100+ Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs/PAs)
• High-risk follow-up programs
• Specialized Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) teams
• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) program
• Neonatal surgical subspecialty teams

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification
• Eligibility for Ohio APRN licensure and prescriptive authority
• Neonatal clinical provider experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise; assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions; formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan; order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam; provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults;

professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy; attain and maintain competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.

Develop outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care and consistency among providers; develop, prioritize, evaluate and modify an individualized comprehensive plan of care; address each diagnosis or issue as appropriate; derive outcomes and plans of care that involve the patient, family, or caregiver when possible and are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities and resources; consider risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines and clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments and outcomes;

incorporate new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved; maintain documentation and update outcomes, goals and the plan of care accordingly.

Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process and patient care outcomes; participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improve skills and competence in clinical practice/role performance; serve as a preceptor, role model, or mentor and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues to improve pediatric health care and foster the profession’s growth;

integrate ethical considerations and research findings into practice; provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing, publishing or presenting; advocate for the pediatric patient, family or caregiver; serve as a…