Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Intensivist (Level IV NICU | Neonatology)
About The Position
Penn State Health Children's Hospital is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Intensivist to join our outstanding Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine team in our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - the only Level IV NICU in central Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that includes 20 Advanced Practice Clinicians, 6 Neonatal Fellows, 13 Neonatal Attending Physicians, rotating Pediatric Residents, Respiratory Therapists, Dietitians, Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Social Workers, and other dedicated professionals. Our Level IV NICU cares for a diverse population of newborns, including extremely premature infants and those with complex conditions such as congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, congenital heart disease, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy requiring therapeutic hypothermia, and patients needing ECMO or advanced surgical interventions. In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for critically ill neonates - leveraging advanced clinical judgment, education, and collaboration to optimize outcomes, reduce length of stay, and support family-centered care. A wide degree of autonomy is expected, with the opportunity to develop and grow under expert mentorship. The Nurse Practitioner will be credentialed to practice independently within the scope of the collaborative agreement and will work closely with attending neonatologists, fellows, residents, and other healthcare providers to deliver exceptional neonatal care. Responsibilities also include educating and mentoring nurses, students, and residents, as well as participating in 24/7 in-house coverage to ensure seamless, continuous care for our most vulnerable patients.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in a Critical Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one (1) year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty)
- Currently licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required
- National certification as an advanced practice nurse required.
- Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level III or IV NICU.
- Strong clinical skills and a passion for high-acuity neonatal care.
- New graduates with exceptional clinical training and interest in critical care are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for critically ill neonates
- Leverage advanced clinical judgment, education, and collaboration to optimize outcomes, reduce length of stay, and support family-centered care
- Work closely with attending neonatologists, fellows, residents, and other healthcare providers to deliver exceptional neonatal care
- Educate and mentor nurses, students, and residents
- Participate in 24/7 in-house coverage
Benefits
- Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
