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

Overview

Nation's Top Shelling Beach - Ft Myers, Florida

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities Pediatrix® Medical Group seeks a new graduate or experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join its practice at Golisano Children's Hospital in Ft Myers, Florida.

—Exceptional new graduates are invited to apply - tuition assistance available!

• State-of-the-art facility with a 70-bed, Level-III NICU
• The health system has two facilities and 7000 deliveries per year
• Cape Coral Hospital provides a Level-I low-risk delivery service
• Primary responsibilities include providing attending coverage at our Level-III NICU
• All subspecialty services available (except cardiovascular surgery and ECMO) and high-risk delivery service coverage
• In-house call and 24-hour NNP coverage
• Level-I coverage includes well baby care and back-up coverage from home
• Team of 10 neonatologists and 10 NNPs
• We value a team-approach toward care, in a developmentally sensitive and family-centered unit
• Our core values support a culture of life-long learning and professional growth
• Robust quality improvement program and opportunities for clinical research, if desired

About the hospital

• Golisano Children's Hospital is part of Lee Health and the only children's hospital between Tampa and Miami
• A stand alone 135 bed, 7-story facility that opened in 2017
• Home to southwest Florida's only state-designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Unit
• Named top children's hospital by the Leapfrog Group four times, among many other accolades

Fort Myers Fast Facts

• Located on the Gulf Coast, offering access to miles of beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water and soft white sand
• Recognized as one the nation's top destinations for beach combing, shelling and bird watching
• Situated on the Caloosahatchee River, providing ample opportunities for boating and fishing
• Home to several cultural and entertainment venues, including the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates
• Diverse community with a mix of cultures and ethnicities that is reflected in the area's food, festivals and events
• A range of sports and recreational activities, including golf, tennis, hiking and biking
• Various excellent public and private schools for children of all ages
• A rapidly growing population of approximately 92,000, bringing new opportunities and amenities to the area
• Subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year; the average temperature ranges from 64 F in winter to 84 F in summer
• Cost of living in Fort Myers is relatively lower than other coastal cities in Florida
• No state income tax

Qualifications

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