Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Trainee

We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. The NNP Trainee will gain experience within a specialty practice and progress from a learner status to a credentialed member of the Interdisciplinary team within nine months of their start date.

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Trainee to join our NICU team! The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) trainee will function as a learner and in a supportive role in the neonatology setting. This provider must work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in all phases of practice. Mentored clinical practice experiences will occur in the neonatology setting. The NNP Trainee will gain experience within a specialty practice and progress from a learner status to a credentialed member of the Interdisciplinary team within nine months of their start date.

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Qualifications:

The candidate must be a graduate of a neonatal nurse practitioner program. The trainee must attain national certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner within 6 months of the start date.

Once certified, the APRN must obtain Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought, DE CSR & DE DEA.

What we offer:

Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents, a wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness program, legal plan, adoption assistance and many other benefit options. If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .