Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NICU Advanced Practice Provider (NNP, CPNP-AC, PA) - $15k Sign On Bonus
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
NICU Advanced Practice Provider (NNP, CPNP-AC, PA) - $15k Sign On Bonus at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Role Summary
Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide healthcare in the acute care and critical care settings independently. Functions as an intensivist responsible for the day-to-day management of critically ill and convalescing infants from admission to discharge.
Position Hours
12 Hour Shifts
Rotating Day/Night Shift Schedule
Department Summary In the NICU at the Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our newborns and their families. Our state-of-the-art NICU is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a compassionate team of experts who work tirelessly to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We are the largest unit within the Vanderbilt University Hospital system with 116 beds, with an increase to 131 beds in Summer 2025. We are a level IV tertiary care NICU that attends to the complex care needs of more than 1,400 fragile newborns per year.
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
for Candidates with 2 or More Years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Experience. The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.
Relocation available for candidates over 100 miles from Nashville, TN.
Why Join Our Team?
Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work in a modern, well-equipped NICU that supports innovative treatments and practices.
Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best patient outcomes.
Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Obtains and documents a health history for a neonate; performs and documents physical examinations, assessments and plans of care.
Provides neonatal healthcare services for critically ill and complex patients; manages patient care to achieve expected outcomes.
Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions in the neonatal population.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, as needed.
Performs delivery room service and neonatal transport services; initiates referrals and consultations within scope of practice.
Facilitates transitions between care settings (admitting, transferring, discharging).
The responsibilities listed are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Licensure: Licensed Nurse Practitioner – Tennessee
Education: Master’s degree
Experience: Relevant work experience; preferred 2+ years for the sign-on bonus eligibility
Certifications: NP or PA with appropriate neonatal specialty credentials
Our Nursing Philosophy We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Core Accountabilities and Capabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs responsibilities with awareness of how output affects related areas; works with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Supportive Competencies: Self-development, relationship building, effective communication, delivering compassionate service, problem solving, and quality improvement.
Additional Information Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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NICU Advanced Practice Provider (NNP, CPNP-AC, PA) - $15k Sign On Bonus at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Role Summary
Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide healthcare in the acute care and critical care settings independently. Functions as an intensivist responsible for the day-to-day management of critically ill and convalescing infants from admission to discharge.
Position Hours
12 Hour Shifts
Rotating Day/Night Shift Schedule
Department Summary In the NICU at the Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our newborns and their families. Our state-of-the-art NICU is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a compassionate team of experts who work tirelessly to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We are the largest unit within the Vanderbilt University Hospital system with 116 beds, with an increase to 131 beds in Summer 2025. We are a level IV tertiary care NICU that attends to the complex care needs of more than 1,400 fragile newborns per year.
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
for Candidates with 2 or More Years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Experience. The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.
Relocation available for candidates over 100 miles from Nashville, TN.
Why Join Our Team?
Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work in a modern, well-equipped NICU that supports innovative treatments and practices.
Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best patient outcomes.
Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Obtains and documents a health history for a neonate; performs and documents physical examinations, assessments and plans of care.
Provides neonatal healthcare services for critically ill and complex patients; manages patient care to achieve expected outcomes.
Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions in the neonatal population.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, as needed.
Performs delivery room service and neonatal transport services; initiates referrals and consultations within scope of practice.
Facilitates transitions between care settings (admitting, transferring, discharging).
The responsibilities listed are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Licensure: Licensed Nurse Practitioner – Tennessee
Education: Master’s degree
Experience: Relevant work experience; preferred 2+ years for the sign-on bonus eligibility
Certifications: NP or PA with appropriate neonatal specialty credentials
Our Nursing Philosophy We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Core Accountabilities and Capabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs responsibilities with awareness of how output affects related areas; works with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Supportive Competencies: Self-development, relationship building, effective communication, delivering compassionate service, problem solving, and quality improvement.
Additional Information Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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