Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (PT/Hourly)

Overview

—— Per Diem —— Opportunities for NNP - Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Lexington, KY - Apply Here!

Responsibilities

Pediatrix is looking for an experienced or new graduate neonatal nurse practitioner to join our group practicing at Baptist Health Lexington Hospital in Lexington, KY. This is a community hospital regionally referred to as “The Baby Hospital.”

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Coverage of a 32-bed, Level-III NICU
• Well-baby coverage, as needed
• Delivery room team leadership
• Nursing staff education
• Collaboration with on-site sub-specialty support, including maternal-fetal medicine, labor and delivery, general obstetrics, pediatric radiology, urology, ophthalmology, cardiology and genetics

About our practice:

Our practice has served the Lexington community for nearly 50 years. We offer a friendly, family-oriented, supportive team environment committed to delivering evidence-based medicine.

• Expanding NICU team currently consists of 4 physicians and when fully-staffed, 4 advanced practice nurses and PAs
• Dedicated delivery room team includes a NICU nurse and respiratory therapist to attend routine C-sections and meconium deliveries
• Second- and third-year fellows offer additional support and teaching opportunities
• Supportive research environment with published and Magnet-recognized nursing staff

Our group is well versed at different modalities and interfaces to provide CPAP/NIPPV, delivering a wide range of services with sub-specialty support, excluding ECMO and surgical services . We enjoy supportive relationships with hospital administration, the hospital foundation and community members.

About Baptist Health Lexington:

Baptist Health Lexington serves the Central and Eastern Kentucky regions with a growing average of 3,700 deliveries per year. Baptist Health Lexington is a major medical research and education center and provides a wide range of services, including maternal transfer and a full scope of pediatric sub-specialties. Recent awards include:

• The Leapfrog Group: Grade "A" for hospital safety, 2019
• Becker's Healthcare: "100 great hospitals in America," 2019
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Hospital Compare program: 4-star rating, 2019
• Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2018 & 2019

Qualifications

• Current APRN national specialty certification
• Minimum of a master’s degree required
• A minimum of 1 year post-grad clinical experience required
• Active KY License or Compact Eligible preferred
• Ability to Offer Ongoing Availability

Benefits and Compensation

Pediatrix does cover your travel expenses (round trip flight/rental car or mileage and lodging) for those who reside outside a commutable distance from the practice.

We also cover your malpractice insurance for this W-2 per diem position.

—Our benefits include for Per Diem members:

• Employee Assistance

PTO: Per diem team members are not eligible for PTO

Holidays: Per Diem team members are not eligible for company holidays.

Other compensation: Per Diem team members are not eligible for other compensation.

This job posting will remain open, and we will continue to accept applications until an offer has been extended and accepted.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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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®.