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Pediatrix

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (PT/Hourly)

Cumming, GA · On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Type: Per Diem Category: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Expanding Neonatology Practice in Beautiful Suburban North Atlanta! Northside Hospital Forsyth and Northside Hospital ...

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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (PT/Hourly)

Pediatrix

Cumming, GA • On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition ID: 46800
Location: 1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA 30041
Specialty: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Type: Per Diem
Category: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Expanding Neonatology Practice in Beautiful Suburban North Atlanta!

Northside Hospital Forsyth and Northside Hospital Cherokee

Requirements

Seeking a per diem, experienced NNP to join our expanding team of 5 NNPs, 2 Pediatricians, PNPs and 4 board-certified neonatologists dedicated to serving the needs of newborns and their families in suburban communities north of Atlanta. Our team provides Level III neonatology services at both Northside Hospital Forsyth and Northside Hospital Cherokee. We are expanding our team from 4+ NNPs to 8+ NNPs to provide 24/7 coverage at both locations.

  • Northside Forsyth, Level III NICU (Cumming, GA)
    • The average census in NICU is 18-20
    • 45 post-partum rooms
    • Services include HFOV, iNO, whole body cooling for HIE.
    • Using our Pediatric Hospitalist Service, our team provides NBN coverage for >90% of all newborns born at Forsyth location
  • Northside Cherokee, Level III NICU (Canton, GA)
    • New Women's Center opened in 2017
    • The average census in NICU is 13-15 (this has doubled since 2020).
    • 16 NICU rooms including a Transition Nursery in NICU
    • 24 post-partum rooms
    • Services include HFOV, iNO, EEG. Whole body cooling at Forsyth only
    • Our team provides NBN coverage for 100% of all deliveries at the Cherokee location

**Additonal Details:

  • Dedicated NICU pharmacy, nutritionists, PT/OT for development, speech therapy for feeds, and NICU milk prep at both sites
  • Easy access to pediatric sub-specialistssuch as cardiology, neurology (remote EEG), and ophthalmology, Peds radiology at both sites.
  • NNP coverage is 24-hour shifts
  • NNP responsibilities will include NBN care in Newborn Nursery

Qualifications

  • Current APRN national specialty certification
  • Minimum of a master's degree
  • GA license required

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Progyny Fertility Benefits
  • Livongo Diabetes Management
  • Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
  • Smart Shopper
  • 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*
  • Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Employee Optional Life and AD&D
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
  • Parental Leave Benefit
  • Sick Pay Bank
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
  • Group Aflac Policies
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Charitable Fund
  • Care.com
  • Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site.

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