Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Job Requirements for NNP (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner)

You must be certified as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP). We cannot accept other certifications like FNP or PNP.

The job involves working at three Level III-IV NICUs (Neonatal Intensive Care Units) in the Phoenix area that take care of high-risk babies. Soon, there will be six Level II Special Care Nurseries as well.

• NNPs will work with Neonatologists (doctors who specialize in newborns) to take care of babies in the NICU and to help with deliveries.
• You will work the evening shift with a Neonatologist in the Level III-IV NICUs.
• The Level II units are open 24/7, with NNPs and Neonatologists available every day for rounds and emergencies.
• NNPs will have a mix of 12-hour and 24-hour shifts, which can be adjusted based on your needs and the team s needs.
• NNPs and Neonatologists share the responsibility for attending deliveries.
• There are no transport duties required for this job.

• You must have a Master s Degree in Nursing.
• You must be Board Certified as an NNP (no other NP certifications are accepted).
• You need an Arizona nursing license or be willing to get one.
• Having at least 2 years of NNP experience is highly preferred.
• You will need to obtain a DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) license before starting.

• You must be Board Certified.

• You need a nursing license in Arizona, specifically as a Board Certified NNP. Other certifications like FNP or PNP are not allowed. You must also have a Master s Degree in Nursing.