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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) - APP - UNC Neonatology at Lenoir
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$122,432 / year median in North Carolina
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Description UNC Health Medical Group Neonatology at Lenoir , in partnership with UNC Health Lenoir, located in Kinston, NC, is currently seeking certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to work full time at our Level 1 Nursery. We also have opportunities for Per Diem. You will be part of a highly educated and trained team of physicians (pediatricians and consulting neonatologists) and nurses with the aim of providing excellent care to newborns. This position allows for flexibility and seeks strong experience and leadership qualities. Our daily census is very manageable and allows for day-to-day flexibility for a strong and experienced candidate. The role requires the ability to practice independently, with ample remote support from experienced MDs.
Schedule:
Days:
7 days on
- 7 days off
- there is a potential for this model to be adjusted based on candidate experience 7:00am-7:00pm
- there is overnight call covered by other providers Full time and Per Diem openings!
Responsibilities:
Primary caregiver in Level 1 Nursery to newborn infants Assessing & diagnosing newborn infants Prescribing medication on your own authority with the agreement of supervising physician Educating/supporting parents/guardians in the care of their newborn Ordering/performing medical tests and procedures Working independently with remote MD support Preparing for transfer, if needed, to local Level 2-3 NICUs Comfort and experience with procedures such as neonatal intubations and central line placements is highly sought after and preferred
Qualifications:
Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner L&D, Nursery or Pediatric NP work experience required Work independently with remote supervising physician oversight
Compensation:
Very Competitive Salary Full benefits (Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision)
Retirement Plan PTO and CME Please Contact:
Laura Oakes, laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu
Keywords:
NNP, Neonatal Job Details Legal Employer:
NCHEALTH
Entity:
UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit:
Neonatologists Lenoir Work Type:
Full time
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite Work Schedule:
Variable Location of Job:
US:
NC:
Kinston Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
Yes Facility & Address UNC Health Medical Group 100 Airport Rd Kinston, NC 28501
Links Landing Page Contact Information Laura Oakes Manager/Recruiter Phone:
336-710-7986
Email:
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings