Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), 24 hours, Days, MCH

Day Kimball Healthcare•Putnam, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our Maternal Child Health department in Putnam, Connecticut! If you're looking for a rewarding healthcare career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to hear from you. Job Details: Exemption Status: Exempt Location: Putnam, CT Hours: 24 hours per week - full benefits Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is a clinician with advanced academic preparation and clinical expertise in neonatal care. The scope of practice reflects the education, training, and experience of the clinician in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Care is delivered through a collaborative healthcare model involving physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to neonatal care. The NNP provides clinical leadership through direct patient care, consultation, education, research, and professional development activities.

Requirements

If licensed after 1999, Master Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
Certification from a nationally recognized Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program required.
Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance License required.
Current Connecticut State APRN Licensure required.
Current NRP and BLS training required.
Be granted and maintain in good standing appropriate Day Kimball Hospital (DKH) Medical Staff privileges.
In order to maintain advanced neonatal care skills, the NNP will be required to work in another institution’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) a minimum of 200 hours per year, or approximately two 12-hour shifts per month.
3 Years’ experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, or in a clinically equivalent role (such as NICU nurse).
Ability to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings during patient history and physical examinations to establish accurate diagnoses.
Ability to plan and manage patient care needs, including medications, nutrition, and therapeutic interventions.
Ability to communicate plans of care effectively to interdisciplinary team members.
Ability to consult with healthcare team members regarding treatment plans and guidelines.
Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills; ability to maintain positive working relationships with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel.
Demonstrated advanced clinical decision-making and leadership capabilities.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse patient populations.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and advanced practice nursing standards.
Ability to work independently; must be self-directed and adaptable.

Responsibilities

Assesses, manages, prescribes, and evaluates appropriate therapeutic and pharmacological interventions for routine and acutely ill newborns in accordance with established standards of practice.
Consults with collaborating physicians and other healthcare professionals or agencies when patient needs exceed individual scope of expertise or require additional services for coordinated care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Prescription Drug Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contributions
Earned Time Off (ETO)
Paid holidays
Sick time
Paid Leave
Educational Assistance & Student Loan Reimbursement – Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
Pay-for-Performance opportunities
Career Growth, Leadership Development, and Mentorship
Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Wellness Programs, Recognition Events, Food Truck Fridays, and Weekly Pay