Nurse Practitioner; Neonatal - Pediatrics; PRN Springfield

Position Summary

We are seeking PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) who are passionate about providing exceptional care to newborns in a collaborative, family-centered environment. This position is located is Children™ at Cox Health – Springfield, MO. The NNP provides advanced clinical care to premature, critically ill and medically complex newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and affiliated newborn care settings. The NNP works collaboratively with neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver evidence-based neonatal care.

Schedule:

PRN (24‑hour shifts, 12 HR AM and 12 HR PM shifts).

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal patients in the NICU setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for critically ill and premature infants.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures including intubation, line placement, lumbar puncture, and neonatal resuscitation.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding patient status, treatment plans, and education.
• Participate in delivery attendance for high‑risk births.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation via EPIC EMR.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based neonatal practices.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Using tools requiring high dexterity
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Lab/research equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Education:

M.S.N.

- Master Of Science In Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner

Certifications/Professional Licenses

• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Basic Life Support
  - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support
  - American Red Cross
• Certified Nurse Practitioner
  - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Certified Nurse Practitioner
  - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Missouri APRN license or eligibility for licensure.
• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP‑BC).
• Current NRP certification.
• NICU experience.
• Strong clinical judgement, communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient‑centered and family‑focused care.
• Ability to manage high‑acuity neonatal patients in coordination with the 24/7 in‑house neonatologist.
• Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU settings.
• Delivery room experience.

Grade: S31‑H

Salary Range: $44.84 - $80.69 / Hourly

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