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UNCHMG Neonatology at Lenoir in partnership with UNC Health Lenoir, located in Kinston, NC, are currently seeking certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to work fulltime at our Level 1 Nursery. We also have opportunities for Per Diem. You will be part of a highly educated and trained team of physicians (pediatricians and consulting neonatologists) and nurses with the aim of providing excellent care to newborns. This position allows for flexibility and seeks strong experience and leadership qualities. Our daily census is very manageable and allows for day-to-day flexibility for a strong and experienced candidate. The role requires the ability to practice independently, with ample remote support from experienced MDs.

 Schedule: 

• Days: 7 days on - 7 days off - there is a potential for this model to be adjusted based on candidate experience
• 7am-7pm - there is overnight call covered by other providers
• Fulltime and Per Diem openings!

 Responsibilities:

• Primary caregiver in Level 1 Nursery to newborn infants
• Assessing & diagnosing newborn infants
• Prescribing medication on your own authority with the agreement of supervising physician 
• Educating/supporting parents/guardians in the care of their newborn
• Ordering/performing medical tests and procedures
• Working independently with remote MD support
• Preparing for transfer, if needed, to local Level 2-3 NICUs 
• Comfort and experience with procedures such as neonatal intubations and central line placements is highly sought after and preferred

Qualifications: 

• Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• L&D, Nursery or Pediatric NP work experience required
• Work independently with remote supervising physician oversight

 Compensation: 

• Very Competitive Salary
• Full benefits (Medical + Dental + Vision)
• Retirement Plan 
• PTO and CME

Please Contact:

Tina McLaughlin

UNC Health Physician Relations and Recruitment Liaison

C) 919-576-7225

tina.mclaughlin@unchealth.unc.edu

key words: NNP, Neonatal

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: Neonatologists Lenoir

Work Type: Fulltime

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

About UNC Health

UNC Health is charting a new course for the organization, one that reflects our aspirations, values and the high expectations customers have in today’s healthcare marketplace. These changes will help the organization adopt business and medical practices that will help us become a more responsive, customer-focused, integrated healthcare system. UNC Health and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.

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