Nurse Practitioner - Lake Norman Neonatal

Duke Careers • Mooresville, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke Health Lake Norman is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join their growing Level II Special Care Nursery. This role offers the opportunity to practice within a team-based integrative care model in a community-based hospital backed by the resources of Duke University Health System. The NNP will provide advanced clinical care to newborns, focusing on stabilization, treatment, and care coordination for infants requiring a higher level of monitoring and support. This position offers a unique blend of community and academic medicine, allowing for autonomy while being supported by Duke’s clinical excellence. The role involves managing moderately ill newborns, stabilization, and coordinated transfers. The growing program provides opportunities to help shape workflows, protocols, and culture. The location in the Lake Norman/Charlotte region offers waterfront living, outdoor activities, and easy access to Charlotte's amenities.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing (NNP track required)
• Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
• Active or eligible RN/APRN licensure
• 2+ years NICU or neonatal APP experience strongly preferred
• Experience with stabilization and transitional neonatal care preferred
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Round daily on patients; assess, diagnose, and manage care plans
• Monitor clinical status and initiate appropriate interventions
• Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies
• Assist with and perform neonatal procedures within scope
• Provide stabilization and coordinate transfer for higher-acuity infants
• Document care in compliance with clinical standards and protocols
• Contribute to team-based care and program growth initiatives
• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of newborns with intermediate acuity needs
• Stabilize infants requiring escalation and coordinate transfers to higher-level NICU care as needed
• Perform procedures within scope (e.g., airway management, IV access, resuscitation support)
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, pediatricians, nursing teams, and subspecialists
• Deliver family-centered care, education, and communication throughout the patient journey
• Participate in quality improvement, program development, and clinical best practices

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plans
• Convenient work hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Annual CME funding
• Access to high-quality Duke CME offerings including APP Grand Rounds and a professional advancement program
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Support from Duke Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level