Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Transport Fellowship

Children's Nebraska • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Children's Nebraska is seeking highly motivated Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to
join our Neonatal Critical Care Transport Fellowship Program, a 12-month,
full-time postgraduate training opportunity designed to prepare fellows for
independent practice in high-acuity neonatal transport.

This immersive fellowship provides comprehensive training in ground, rotor-wing,
and fixed-wing transport, with a focus on the stabilization and management of
critically ill neonates requiring interfacility transfer. The program integrates
clinical experience, structured didactics, simulation, and transport operations
training within a leading pediatric health system.

Upon completion, fellows will be equipped to deliver evidence-based care across
the continuum of neonatal transport, from initial resuscitation through
interfacility transfer, in both controlled and austere environments.

Requirements

• NNP-BC - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required
• BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation within 180 Days Required
• DEA License within 30 Days Required
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Critical Care Required, 3 years preferred (as CC RN, APRN or combination of both)
• Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the Medical Staff Policy on Allied Health Professional, required to be credentialed. Required
• Must have valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record Required
• Must be able to work in an environment which includes the use of ambulance, helicopter, and airplane patient transport vehicles that results in exposure to non-conventional motions, noise, vibration, fumes and extreme heat/cold. Required
• Due to the aircraft the Organization utilizes for both rotary and fixed wing, all Transport applicants must be 225 lbs or under at time of hire. Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in pediatrics
• Prior experience in EMS, flight, or critical care transport
• Demonstrated interest in neonatal critical care and transport medicine

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced competency in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal conditions requiring interfacility transport
• Build expertise in transport medicine, aviation physiology, and operational safety
• Enhance procedural proficiency and clinical decision-making in high-risk, time-sensitive scenarios
• Apply evidence-based practices to optimize neonatal outcomes during resuscitation, stabilization, and transport
• Integrate principles of crew resource management and interdisciplinary collaboration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed