Perm - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - NP

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology

Join a highly respected neonatology team in beautiful Panama City, Florida, as a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP). You'll provide advanced neonatal care in a collaborative Level III NICU environment, benefiting from strong physician support, flexible 24-hour scheduling, and excellent subspecialty resources. Embrace a truly exceptional coastal lifestyle while making a difference in the lives of critically ill neonates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced neonatal care within a 28-bed Level III NICU.
• Participate in an in-house NNP model delivering 24/7 coverage.
• Manage an average daily NICU census of approximately 19 patients.
• Support approximately 2,700 annual deliveries.
• Perform daily neonatal rounding and patient management.
• Deliver acute NICU care for critically ill neonates.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations.
• Perform neonatal procedures based on clinical competency and experience.
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists and multidisciplinary NICU staff.
• Exercise strong clinical judgment and autonomous NNP decision-making.
• Work alongside a dedicated neonatal transport team.
• Utilize full pediatric and neonatal subspecialty support services.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented practice environment.
• Potentially participate in educational opportunities involving rotating medical students through partnerships with the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Deliver evidence-based neonatal care focused on quality, safety, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Current APRN national specialty certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) — REQUIRED
• Minimum Master’s Degree in Nursing — REQUIRED
• Florida APRN License or eligibility to obtain — REQUIRED
• Neonatal/NICU clinical experience — REQUIRED
• Ability to perform NICU procedures based on experience — REQUIRED
• Clean Malpractice/License History — HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Recent NPDB Self Query Report (within 30 days active) — REQUIRED
• DEA (must be obtained prior to start) — REQUIRED

License and Certification Requirements:

• Active Florida APRN License preferred/required for practice in Florida.
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialization.
• Ability to perform NICU procedures based on clinical experience.

Experience the vibrant coastal lifestyle of Panama City, Florida. With year-round outdoor recreational activities including beaches, boating, and diving, you'll enjoy a smaller cost of living that is approximately 25% below the national average, all while living in one of the most desirable communities on the Gulf Coast.