Title
Nurse Practitioner — Neonatal/Pediatric
Summary
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides clinical care to newborns at Northfield Hospital, including the assessment, supervision, and treatment of newborn infants. The care includes providing high-quality, evidence-based, efficient, and timely patient and family-centered care using a systems-based approach with the ability to prioritize patient needs. The Neonatal NP will both round and manage care. The NP is part of the interdisciplinary care team which ensures optimal patient care is provided.
In the nursery at Northfield Hospital, over 700 babies are born each year, receiving nurturing, family-centered care in the Birth Center. The Nurse Practitioner will provide independent advanced level expertise to neonates from admission through discharge. Provide continuity between physician and medical team members and education and guidance to parents.
Compensation
We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. This position has a flat rate, with compensation based on market analysis and other role and internal factors. The hourly shift rate is $88.00.
Key Accountabilities
Serve as the primary caregiver to newborn infants in the nursery and birth center. Providing quality medical services for patients by ensuring safe, quality, and effective care is provided, including implementation of optimal clinical care, best practice and high service delivery.
Assess, diagnose, and carry out procedures and medical tests in the care of newborn infants.
Develop treatment plans for infants with complex health issues.
Prescribing medication on your own authority and with the agreement of the pediatric physicians.
Respond to quality of care concerns and/or questions. Collaborate with medical partners and to ensure quality outcome indicators are met and participate in review and implementation of solutions responding to patient satisfaction survey results.
Promote a positive culture within the work environment that supports the work of physicians and staff, enabling them to deliver excellent patient care.
Ensure proactive and responsive communication with key staff, and organization leaders, while working cooperatively with all medical staff. Act as a liaison and contact for area of responsibility as partnership with other NH&C departments to ensure optimal patient care.
Oversees training of new employees and mentors staff.
Support the work of the broader organization by ensuring operational success, including but not limited to implementation and ongoing success of operational improvements; compliance efforts; including coding and business compliance and other regulatory / licensing efforts; support for IS initiatives and improvements.
Ensure a successful newborn program including: collaborating with pediatric providers to ensure standard practice for optimal care; follow consistent operational processes in coordination with other disciplines; and provide feedback and coaching to staff to ensure optimal care.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in nursing from a Registered Nurse Practitioner program
Current RN license with the MN Board of Nursing, in good standing
Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Minnesota
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification
Three years’ experience in a NICU
Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise good judgement
Flexibility to work long shifts, often 24-hour shifts.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program(NRP) and BLS Certifications (or ability to obtain within six months of hire)
Ability to manage and mediate multiple priorities and conflicting interests, preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills, preferred
Schedule
24-hour call coverage (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM) in the Birth Center
8 required 24-hour call shifts per month
Every fourth weekend rotation
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match
Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans
Loan Forgiveness Eligibility – PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles
Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education
Additional perks: Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items
About Us
Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield, Lakeville, and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.
Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.
- This posting is not a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Job functions, schedules, and terms of employment may change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and agreements.
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Location: Northfield Hospital & Clinics · Pediatrics
Schedule: Full Time (.75-1.0), Day/Evening/Night, 1.0 FTE, 24-hour call shifts
