Neonatal Nurse Practicioner

Job Title: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Location: Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA 31314

Tentative Start Date: 01 February 2026

Work Schedule: Combination of inpatient and outpatient coverage; rotating 12-hour inpatient shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required) and outpatient clinic hours Monday–Friday, 0730–1630; 80 hours per pay period

No. of FTEs Required: 2 FTEs

Qualifications:

· Education:

- Master’s Degree in Nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program

- Graduate education must qualify the provider to practice as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

· Experience:

- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

- Experience in a hospital-based inpatient setting is required

- Experience must include Care of neonates in Level II and/or Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU)

- Assessment, diagnosis, and management of premature and critically ill newborns

- Collaboration with neonatologists, pediatricians, nursing staff, and ancillary services

· License/Certification:

- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license (any U.S. state or territory accepted)

- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification (NCC or equivalent)

- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or Red Cross

- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or Red Cross

- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA or Red Cross

- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - current

- DEA Registration (active and unrestricted)

· Other Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities:

· Provide comprehensive neonatal care to newborns in inpatient and outpatient settings, including high-risk and critically ill neonates

· Perform detailed neonatal assessments, develop diagnoses, and implement evidence-based treatment plans

· Manage and monitor neonates requiring intensive care, respiratory support, and specialized interventions

· Perform neonatal procedures within scope of practice, including resuscitation and stabilization

· Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results

· Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments in accordance with hospital policies and clinical guidelines

· Collaborate closely with neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure continuity of care

· Educate and counsel parents and caregivers regarding neonatal conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions

· Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in the electronic health record

· Comply with all Winn Army Community Hospital policies, DHA standards, and applicable federal regulations

· Participate in quality assurance, patient safety initiatives, and performance improvement activities as required