Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Regional Neonatal Associates, in conjunction with University Physicians' Association, Inc., is currently looking for a dynamic Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our team in a full‑time role. As part of the Regional Perinatal Center for the East TN region, qualified candidates will provide healthcare to patients in a Level III NICU as well as coverage in our well‑baby nursery and other community Level I nurseries.

The applicant will work in consultation, cooperation, and coordination with the supervising physician(s) to evaluate, diagnose, clinically monitor, and manage patients’ care. Regional Neonatal Associates offers a competitive salary, full benefits and participation in a generous retirement plan for staff.

• Collaborate with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for patients.
• Assess health conditions and collect patient data through interviews, observation, and elimination.
• Document findings and actions appropriately in the patient’s medical record.
• Schedule testing, procedures, and other medically necessary measures as identified.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication skills.
• Maintain continuity of patient care through monitoring progress and modifying the plan of care as necessary.
• Review labs, diagnostics, and other testing/notes as necessary.
• Transport critically ill neonates.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect patients’ PHI.
• Function according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Nurse Practitioners in the State of Tennessee.

• State‑designated Regional Perinatal Center for East Tennessee
• Level IV obstetrics unit with just under 5 000 deliveries per year
• Level III NICU with 65 beds and an average daily census of 45, all private rooms
• UTMC is located in Knoxville, TN, and is a 710‑bed facility – the region’s only academic medical center, Level I trauma center and Magnet‑recognized hospital

• Health care, a generous retirement account, malpractice coverage, and CME support for full‑ and part‑time employees
• 12‑ or 24‑hour shifts available
• Opportunity to work at the only designated Regional Perinatal Center of East Tennessee with a support network of dedicated physicians, nurse practitioners, and ancillary staff

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Licensure and certification in good standing with the State Board
• NRP certified

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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