Part-Time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner; Maternal Child Administration – Henry Ford Health Jackson

Position: Part-Time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Maternal Child Administration) – Henry Ford Health Jackson

Location

Location: 205 N East Ave Jackson, MI 49201

Position Overview

Henry Ford Health Jackson is seeking an experienced part-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our Level III NICU as a replacement position
. This role is 100% inpatient and dedicated exclusively to the care of neonatal patients
. The position requires an expected 20 hours per week with a variable schedule
, primarily day shifts (10 hours), though shifts may vary and will include weekends and holidays
.

The Neonatal NP will be responsible for comprehensive inpatient neonatal care, including admissions, daily rounding, delivery room attendance, discharges, transfers, resuscitation, and stabilization
. Procedural responsibilities include endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, umbilical line placement, initial ventilator management, X-ray interpretation, and needle aspiration of pneumothorax
. The role also includes participation in staff mentoring and education
, supporting high-quality, team-based neonatal care.

Qualified candidates must be NCC-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners with BLS certification
. This position is not open to new graduates
. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of experience in a Level III NICU
, including delivery room experience
, and demonstrate strong clinical competence in neonatal critical care. Experience with independent decision-making, procedures, and collaborative practice within a multidisciplinary NICU team is required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Neonatal NP seeking a focused inpatient role within a supportive and high-acuity neonatal environment at Henry Ford Health Jackson.

Procedures

Intubation, lumbar puncture, umbilical lines, initial ventilator management, X-ray interpretation, needle aspiration of pneumothorax.

Schedule

Variable schedule. Expected hours per week = 20.

Weekend requirement

Yes

Call requirement

No

OR Time

Delivery room attendance.

Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care with the supervision but not necessarily the presence of a qualified physician member of the medical staff. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders and interprets tests, makes diagnoses and institutes appropriate treatment programs. Performs nursing functions independently. Works in collaboration with staff physicians, house officers, nurses and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved in a safe and efficient manner.

Specific procedures are individually credentialed as indicated by training and experience.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Requires Master’s Degree in Nursing; licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner; licensure as a Registered Nurse; BCLS certification; and certification in one of the following: ANA certification exam in a nursing specialty field, National Certification Corporation (NCC), National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Associates, and/or Certification from Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner (NP).

Qualifications

• NP Neonatal Certified in the State of Michigan
• NCC Certified NNP (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner)

Licensure and Certification

• NRP
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• DEA/CSL, required through credentialing.
• DEA - NPs do not have controlled substance licenses, only PAs. When NPs apply, they will enter MI license number instead of controlled substance license since they won't have a CSL.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a level III NICU
• Delivery Room experience, required.
• EPIC Experience, preferred.
• NRP (instructor preferred)

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered are and continuous professional development.

Conditions of Employment

Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families. To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke-free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with applicable state law.

Successful credentialing process / all offers are contingent on credentialing/privileging.

Additional Information

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department:
  Maternal Child Nursing Admin
• Henry Ford Health
  
  Location:
  
  Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Shift: Variable
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

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