About this role
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced training as a physician extender. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician to provide medical services within protocols established by the supervising physician. Such medical services may include history and physical exams, treatment of specific illnesses or injuries, both chronic and acute. The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner may perform other services that have traditionally been reserved for physicians.
Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a minimum of a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Required Experience: Minimum of five (5+) years of progressive experience in an area of specialization
Required Certifications and Licensures: Current licensure by the Virginia State Board of Nursing as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Maintains BLS and NRP Certifications. Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. Nationally recognized certification in field of specialization