Neonatology Nurse Practitioner
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Coxhealth · Springfield, MOPrepare for this interview
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Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of neonatal patients in the NICU setting
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to critically ill and premature infants
- Preform advanced neonatal procedures including intubation, line placement, lumbar puncture, and neonatal resuscitation
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Communicate effectively with families regarding patient status, treatment plans, and education
- Participate in delivery attendance for high-risk births
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation via EPIC EMR
- Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based neonatal practices
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Missouri APRN license or eligibility for licensure
- National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
- Current BLS and NRP certifications
- NICU experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgement, communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to patient-centered and family-focused care
- Ability to manage high-acuity neonatal patients in coordination with the 24/7 in house neonatologist
- Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU settings
- Delivery room experience
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Additional Information
Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1232 SLC-CH Pediatric Hospitalists Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Hours: Varied Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
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