Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU Job at Christus Health, Shreveport, LA

  • Christus Health
  • Shreveport, LA

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our Level III NICU team in Shreveport, LA . This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative group of neonatal providers dedicated to delivering exceptional care to critically ill and premature newborns.

The ideal candidate will have prior NICU experience and be comfortable managing high-acuity neonatal patients in both independent and team-based settings. This role includes a rotating schedule of days, nights, and weekends, providing comprehensive coverage for the NICU service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced neonatal care for patients in a Level III NICU
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill and premature newborns
  • Participate in delivery attendance, including high-risk deliveries and C-sections
  • Perform neonatal assessments, stabilization, and ongoing management
  • Collaborate closely with neonatologists and multidisciplinary care teams
  • Respond to urgent and emergent neonatal situations
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
  • Provide education and support to families throughout the NICU stay

Qualifications

  • Current licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • National certification as an NNP
  • Previous NICU experience required
  • Candidates with prior NICU nursing experience may be considered depending on overall background and training
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to function independently in high-acuity situations
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Practice Highlights

  • Level III NICU
  • Established team consisting of 2 Neonatologists and 4 Advanced Practice Providers
  • Work alongside a highly respected and supportive physician group
  • Collaborative culture with strong provider retention and excellent team dynamics
  • Balanced scheduling with shared coverage responsibilities among providers
  • Day shifts include direct physician collaboration; overnight providers have physician call support available

Schedule & Compensation

  • Rotating schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts
  • Mix of days, nights, and weekends
  • Schedule designed to provide equitable distribution of coverage among providers
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift

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