Job Description

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Full Time
Location : Honolulu, HI
Work Schedule : Full-time with some overnight shifts required
Position Type : Permanent, Onsite

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our team at a major medical center in Honolulu, HI. The NNP will provide direct care to a caseload of normal-to-high-risk infants in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This position is integral to our NICU, where providers deliver compassionate and advanced care to neonates, ensuring comprehensive support for both infants and their families.

Key Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Experience : Minimum of two (2) years as a neonatal care nurse practitioner, with recent experience preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications :
  • Current Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) License.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License in Hawaii.
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Availability for Overnight Shifts : Must be flexible to work overnight shifts as required.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Preferred Qualifications:

• Local Residency or Relocation : Preferably already based in Hawaii or willing to relocate to Honolulu.
• Acute Care Experience : At least one (1) year of NNP experience in an acute care setting.
• Prescriptive Authority : Hawaii APRN recognition with prescriptive authority is preferred.
• Additional Experience : Familiarity with recent neonatal trends, procedures, and NICU operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Direct Neonatal Care : Provide comprehensive care to normal-to-high-risk neonates, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and technical procedures. Manage neonatal caseloads independently while consulting and collaborating with physicians as needed.
• Advanced Neonatal Procedures : Conduct specialized neonatal procedures, such as resuscitations, endotracheal intubation, central venous access, and emergency interventions in both delivery and NICU settings.
• Family Advocacy and Education : Act as a patient and family advocate by addressing healthcare needs and providing emotional support. Educate families about neonatal care plans and ensure a patient-centered approach.
• Coordination of Pre/Post-Operative Care : Oversee pre-operative and post-operative care activities for infants requiring surgical intervention, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
• Policy Development and Compliance : Develop and update neonatal care standards and procedures. Monitor and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and quality improvement standards within the unit.
• Education and Staff Support : Serve as a clinical resource for NICU staff, identifying educational needs and implementing training programs to support ongoing staff development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping : Maintain comprehensive records for all neonatal assessments, treatments, procedures, and follow-up care. Prepare discharge summaries, progress notes, and other clinical documentation.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications :

• Experience : Minimum of two (2) years of neonatal care experience, ideally within the past two years.
• Education : Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Licenses and Certifications :
  • Hawaii RN License and APRN License.
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Certification.
  • BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

• One (1) year or more of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an acute care setting.
• Two (2) years of NNP experience within the last two years.
• Hawaii APRN recognition with prescriptive authority.

Additional Details :
Shifts may vary to include weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts, depending on department needs. Flexibility for 12 or 24-hour shifts may be required.

Position Highlights:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional care to neonates and their families. Located at one of only two facilities in Hawaii where both mother and baby can receive ICU care within the same facility, the NICU team at this center provides an inclusive, supportive environment focused on comprehensive neonatal care.

Employee Status : Regular, Full-time
Travel : Not required
Job Level : Individual Contributor

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