Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | Take great care of the patient, every day and in every way

Overview

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Opportunity – Flexible Scheduling | Beautiful Ozark Mountains | Springfield, MO Responsibilities

Are you looking for a rewarding neonatology role that also supports a healthy work-life balance? Nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains and near multiple lakes, our practice offers the ideal blend of professional fulfillment and personal flexibility.

We are a well-established team of 4 neonatologists and 5 NNPs. We have a manageable Level III NICU — a place where you’ll care for a balanced-mix of patients without the high-volume burnout.

Whether you're looking for a full-time role or part-time flexibility, we invite you to consider joining our team. We are interested in finding an NNP for flexible coverage to support a model where the NNP provides replacement coverage for the backup neonatologist in a 6 to 8-hour daytime rounding shift, or 12-hour nighttime in-house coverage to relieve the daytime NNP, or an occasional 24-hour shift to provide PTO coverage for an NNP.

Work Schedule (Full-Time):

• 7 in-house 24-hour shifts per month using a self-scheduling model for maximum flexibility.

• Two neonatologists provide supervision and support daily and share in primary care of critical infants with one neonatologist providing backup from home (30 min response time for high-risk deliveries under 27 weeks or with major issues)

• Routine C-sections are attended by charge and procedural nurses

• Routine newborn care is handled by hospital-employed pediatricians

• NICU transport (air and ground) is supervised by the neonatologist with a team of transport NICU nurses/RT. Very rarely, an NNP may be requested to go by ground to assist the team.

Our NICU at a Glance:

• 46-bed, Level III single-room design with average census of 25

• ~450 admits/year with 10% under 1500 grams

• High-frequency oscillators, jet ventilators, iNO (ECMO and cardiac patients are transferred to in-state Level IV regional NICUs)

• Total body cooling with 24/7 video EEG and pediatric neurology support

• POCUS with bedside ultrasound available

• Donor milk + dedicated milk tech preparation of feedings

• EPIC and Baby Steps Cloud EMRs

• Dedicated procedural nurses: delivery attendance, intubation, umbilical and PIC line placement, NICU transport (air and ground)

• NICU-dedicated SLP/PT/OT/RT/pediatric pharmacy 7 days/week

About Springfield, Missouri:

Live where others vacation. Springfield is Missouri’s third largest city of 170,000, located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains near numerous lakes and trails.

• Low cost of living – 13% below national average

• Affordable housing – 25% below national average

• Big-city amenities with a small-town feel

• Colleges, museums, live music, and the legendary Buc-ee’s & Costco

• Easy travel – 1 hour to Branson, 2 hours to Kansas City, and 3 hours to St. Louis or fly nonstop to the beaches of Florida for under $200 round-trip

• Home to the Springfield Cardinals farm team

Qualifications

• Current APRN national specialty certification
• Minimum of a master’s degree

About Pediatrix Medical Group

Joining the Pediatrix® family means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive team of patient-centered physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business, and operational experts. Pediatrix® offers full-time and part-time opportunities in a variety of communities and practice settings. What do we provide that helps ensure your success? Along with total rewards packages customized to your needs, opportunities for professional development, clinician mental health and well-being support, you will have the support of local, regional and national leadership, no-cost CME and CNE, education on clinical best practices, and robust clinical research opportunities. We are proud to foster a collegial environment, where we work together every day to take great care of the patient®.