Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
Requisition :
Location:US-MO-Springfield
Specialty:Practitioner - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Position Type:Full Time
HR Rep / Recruiter:Katherine Mc Pike
Contact:
Overview
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Opportunity – Flexible Scheduling | Beautiful Ozark Mountains | Springfield, MO
Responsibilities
Are you looking for arewarding neonatology rolethat also supports ahealthy work-life balance? Nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains and near multiple lakes, our practice offers the ideal blend of professionalfulfillmentand personal flexibility.
We are a well-established team of4 neonatologists and 5 NNPs. Wehaveamanageable Level III NICU— a place whereyou’llcare fora balanced-mix of patientswithout the high-volume burnout.
Whether you'relooking for afull-time role or part-time flexibility, we invite you to consider joining our team.We are interested in findingan
NNPfor flexiblecoverageto support a model where the NNP provides replacement coverage for the backup neonatologistin a6to8-hour daytime rounding shift,or12-hour nighttime in-house coverage to relieve the daytime NNP, oran occasional 24-hour shift to provide PTO coverage for an NNP.
Work Schedule (Full-Time):
- 7in-house 24-hourshiftspermonthusing a self-scheduling modelfor maximum flexibility.
- Two neonatologists provide supervision and support daily and share in primary care of critical infants with oneneonatologistproviding backup from home (30 min response time for high-risk deliveries under
27 weeksor withmajor issues)
- Routine C-sections are attended by charge and procedural nurses
- Routine newborn care is handled by hospital-employed pediatricians
- NICU transport (air and ground) is supervised by the neonatologist with a team oftransport
NICU nurses/RT.Very rarely,an NNP may be requested to go by ground toassistthe team.
Our NICUat a Glance:
- 46-bed, Level IIIsingle-room design withaverage census of 25
- ~450 admits/year with 10% under
1500 grams
- High-frequency oscillators, jet ventilators,iNO(ECMO and cardiac patients are transferred to in-state Level IV regional NICUs)
- Total body cooling with 24/7 video EEG and pediatric neurology support
- POCUS with bedside ultrasoundavailable
- Donor milk + dedicated milk techpreparation of feedings
- EPICandBaby Steps Cloud EMRs
- Dedicated procedural nurses: delivery attendance, intubation, umbilical and PIC line placement,NICU transport(air and ground)
- NICU-dedicated SLP/PT/OT/RT/pediatric pharmacy 7 days/week
About Springfield, Missouri:
Live where others vacation. Springfield is Missouri’sthird largestcityof170,000,locatedin the heart oftheOzark Mountainsnearnumerouslakes and trails.
- Low cost of living– 13% below national average
- Affordable housing– 25% below national average
- Big-city amenities with a small-town feel
- Colleges, museums,live music,and the legendary Buc-ee’s & Costco
- Easy travel–1hour to Branson, 2hoursto Kansas City,and3hoursto St. Louisor fly nonstop to the beaches of Florida for under $200 round-trip
- Home to theSpringfield Cardinalsfarm team
Qualifications
- Current APRN national specialty certification
- Minimum of a master’s degree
Benefits and Compensation
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.
Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Progyny Fertility Benefits
- Livongo Diabetes Management
- Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
- Smart Shopper
- 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
- Basic Employee;
Spouse;
Child Life Insurance - Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Employee Optional Life and AD&D
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
- Parental Leave Benefit
- Sick Pay Bank
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
- Group Aflac Policies
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Charitable Fund
- Various Discount Programs
* Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over
About Us
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized…
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