Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Robust Benefit Package including:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $10,000 NNP Student Loan Debt Assistance

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration, and medical supervision of the Neonatologist.  Utilizing theoretical knowledge of neonatology, the competencies of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner includes but is not limited to the ability to assess, conceptualize, diagnose, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate complex problems related to the neonate.  The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner utilizes a case management approach, coordinating medical and nursing care, providing for the continuity of care of both the infant and their family throughout the hospitalization.  In addition, the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner performs clinical procedures, demonstrates competence in clinical skills, leadership, communication, teaching and research.

Customer service is valued by the individual as evidenced by:  1) being courteous to our customer, which include patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees; 2) introducing self by name and job title when speaking in person or by telephone to patients, their families, and others; 3) demonstration of honesty, discretion in conduct, and confidentiality in conversation in all of work environment.  The individual follows standards of conduct and procedures of hospital and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through appropriate chain of command.  The individual reports safety concerns and hazardous conditions in a timely and appropriate manner.

About Cabell Huntington Hospital

Located in Huntington, West Virginia, the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital (HFCH) is a 72-bed children’s hospital located on the fifth floor of Cabell Huntington Hospital. HFCH is a member of the Children’s Hospital Association and includes a 36-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 25-bed General Pediatrics Unit, a 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and a Neonatal Therapeutic Unit.

Highlights of our Benefits Package

• $5,000 sign on bonus (full-time NNP positions)
• $10,000 NNP Student Loan Debt Assistance
• Competitive, market-based pay
• Pay commensurate with experience
• Generous Medical / Prescription plan ($100 deductible), as well as dental, vision, and life insurance offerings.
• Wellness medical plan discount (up to $1,000 annually)
• Vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Employer funded retirement

Education: 

• Masters Degree is required
• Registered Nurse with WV License is required
• Advanced Practice recognized by WV State Board of Registered Professional Nurses is required
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification is required
• CPR is required
• NRP is required

Experience:

• Minimum of up to 1 year of experience is required
• 1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience is preferred

The kind of position-related experience includes:

-Minimum of 2 years full time level III NICU nursing experience

-Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work in an interdisciplinary setting

-Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately and effectively

-Computer skills, especially word processor and excel spread sheets

-Good verbal communication skills