JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
• Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Facility Type: Military Treatment Facility / Medical Center
• Coverage Type: Clinical
• Coverage Period: Long-Term Contract Opportunity
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 13-hour shifts (specific shift times to be confirmed). Two shifts per day with one NNP assigned to each shift. Each shift includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break and a 30-minute paid handoff, totaling 12.5 compensated hours. Continuous 24/7 coverage, including weekends and holidays.
• Call Requirements: None
PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Neonates and newborns who are eligible military and Department of Defense beneficiaries
• Patient Volume: Approximately 120 deliveries per month
• Patient Census: Level II NICU averages 4-6 patients daily
• Admissions: Yes - Level II NICU admissions and ongoing medical management within granted privileges
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: None
• Case Mix: Infants generally at or above 32 weeks' gestational age and 1,500 grams, including late-preterm infants, term infants with respiratory distress, and other Level II NICU cases
FACILITY INFORMATION • Facility Type: Military Treatment Facility / Medical Center
• NICU Level: Level II
• EMR System: To Be Confirmed
• Office Equipment Available: Government-provided clinical facilities, supplies, equipment, and laptop for clinical documentation
• Specialty Backup Available: Neonatologist, OB/GYN Team, Registered Nurses, and Hospital Corpsmen
• Support Staff Available: Three Registered Nurses, one Hospital Corpsman, with additional staff based on patient census
• Physician Coverage: One Neonatologist on-site at a time providing clinical oversight. Neonatology Medical Director available for administrative support as needed.
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Neonatal assessment and stabilization
• Level II NICU admissions and management
• Daily patient rounding and ongoing neonatal care
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Coordination of care with the Neonatologist and multidisciplinary team
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Certification: Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) certification through the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
• Licenses: Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license
• DEA: Active DEA Registration
• Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), BLS (AHA or ARC), and PALS
• NPI: Required
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years practicing as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level II or higher NICU
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide comprehensive neonatal care within a Level II NICU under the direction of the attending Neonatologist
• Evaluate, admit, and manage neonatal patients within granted clinical privileges
• Perform daily patient rounding and ongoing assessment of neonatal patients
• Participate in neonatal resuscitations and stabilization of newborns when required
• Collaborate with the Neonatologist, OB/GYN team, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with military facility standards
• Deliver patient-centered neonatal care while supporting continuity of care for military beneficiaries
