Advanced Practice Neonatal Opening in Pinehurst NC
Updated 10/16/26
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
Physician Assistant
Neonatology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner opening in North Carolina
Full time
Pinehurst, NC
Position Highlights
* Join a growing Level III NICU in Pinehurst, North Carolina, providing high-acuity neonatal care within a collaborative, community-based health system.
* Full-time position with flexible scheduling options, including 12- or 24-hour shifts.
* Practice in a 13-bed Level III NICU supporting more than 3,000 annual deliveries and approximately 225 NICU admissions per year.
* Staffing includes 1 Neonatologist and 1 NNP per shift, supporting a manageable census and collaborative care model.
* Diverse clinical responsibilities ranging from newborn rounding and delivery attendance to stabilization and management of critically ill neonates.
* Work closely with Neonatologists, OB Hospitalists, Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, nurses, and other neonatal care professionals.
* High degree of clinical autonomy, including independent coverage of the newborn service.
* Excellent opportunity for an experienced NNP seeking meaningful clinical responsibility with flexible scheduling and strong physician support.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive care for premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns in the NICU.
* Independently evaluate and manage patients within the newborn service.
* Attend high-risk deliveries and provide immediate neonatal assessment and stabilization.
* Lead neonatal resuscitations and manage neonatal emergencies.
* Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and ongoing neonatal assessments.
* Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with Neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams.
* Manage respiratory support, nutrition, medications, fluids, and other aspects of neonatal critical care.
* Perform neonatal procedures within training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
* Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing.
* Coordinate neonatal transports to and from regional nurseries when higher or lower levels of care are required.
* Communicate effectively with parents and families regarding clinical status, treatment plans, and anticipated progression.
* Collaborate with Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pediatrics, respiratory therapy, nursing, and other specialty services.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
* Participate in NICU quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive compensation package.
* Paid time off.
* CME allowance.
* Professional license reimbursement.
* Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage.
* Retirement options including 401(a) and 403(b) with employer match.
* Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
* Complimentary fitness center membership.
* Customized provider well-being resources.
Qualifications
* Current NNP-BC certification.
* Minimum of 3 years of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU required.
* Current or eligible North Carolina advanced practice licensure.
* Current NRP certification.
* Ability to independently cover the newborn service.
* Strong neonatal resuscitation and stabilization skills.
* Ability to remain composed and make sound clinical decisions in high-acuity and emergency situations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Collaborative, team-oriented approach to neonatal care.
Practice & Health System Highlights
* Practice within a financially stable, private, community-based healthcare system.
* Access to comprehensive specialty and subspecialty services comparable to those available in larger metropolitan and academic settings.
* Strong collaboration between Neonatology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and other specialty services.
* Mission-driven organization with a strong focus on patient safety, clinical quality, and provider support.
* Nationally recognized for workplace culture and patient experience.
Community Highlights
* Live and work in Pinehurst, North Carolina, a highly regarded resort community offering an exceptional quality of life.
* Home to more than 40 golf courses and host of multiple U.S. Open Championships.
* Approximately one hour from Raleigh-Durham and two hours from Charlotte.
* Within roughly three hours of both North Carolina's beaches and mountain destinations.
* Temperate four-season climate with abundant year-round outdoor recreation.
* Consistently recognized among North Carolina's safest communities and strongest micropolitan areas.
* Neighboring Southern Pines offers a vibrant community along with premier equestrian facilities, training centers, and boarding stables.
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