Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Iowa

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Position Summary The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides advanced practice nursing care to neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and/or newborn nursery. This role focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of high-risk and critically ill newborns in collaboration with neonatologists and multidisciplinary care teams.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates Perform neonatal assessments, admissions, and daily patient management Diagnose and manage acute and chronic neonatal conditions Develop and implement individualized plans of care Perform procedures within scope of practice, including intubation, line placement, and resuscitation as credentialed Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust care plans as needed Participate in neonatal resuscitations and high-risk deliveries Collaborate with neonatologists, nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and ancillary services Educate and support families regarding neonatal conditions and care plans Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives Practice Setting Neonatal intensive care unit and/or newborn nursery Level II–IV NICU depending on facility Shift-based coverage, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required Patient Population Premature and term neonates Infants with respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, infectious, and congenital conditions Qualifications Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program National board certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Eligible for unrestricted nurse practitioner licensure in the practicing state DEA registration or eligibility NRP certification (or ability to obtain) Skills & Competencies Advanced neonatal assessment and critical thinking skills Ability to manage high-acuity neonatal patients Strong procedural and clinical decision-making abilities Excellent communication and family-centered care skills Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity, team-based environment Work Environment Hospital-based neonatal care setting Multidisciplinary NICU care model Fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment