Perm - Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology Panama City, FL

Join Our Team as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Panama City, FL

Position Overview:
Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a dedicated full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our esteemed neonatology team at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in beautiful Panama City, Florida. You will provide advanced neonatal care within a supportive, collaborative Level III NICU environment, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving community with exceptional quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based neonatal care within our 28-bed Level III NICU.
• Participate in an in-house NNP model providing 24/7 in-house coverage to ensure continuity of care.
• Manage an average daily NICU census of approximately 19 critically ill neonates.
• Support approximately 2,700 deliveries annually by attending high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations.
• Perform routine neonatal rounding, assessments, and management of neonatal conditions.
• Deliver acute care for critically ill neonates, including necessary procedures aligned with your clinical competencies.
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Exercise autonomous clinical judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.
• Work alongside a specialized neonatal transport team to stabilize and transfer patients as needed.
• Engage with full pediatric and neonatal subspecialty support services to optimize patient outcomes.
• Contribute to team-based practice and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in educational activities, including rotations for medical students through partnerships with the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, fostering professional growth.
• Maintain a focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and family-centered care.

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Florida or eligibility to obtain one.
• Certified as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by a recognized certifying body.
• Prior experience in a Level III NICU setting is preferred; recent graduates not considered.
• Residency within the immediate local area is required; relocation may be necessary.
• Must be committed to full-time, permanent employment with no plans for locum or visa sponsorship.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications (discussion during interview; candidates may submit salary expectations).
• Sign-on bonus potential and relocation assistance to support your transition.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life insurance, disability plans, and flexible spending accounts (FSA & HSA).
• Retirement plan options, including a 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program and voluntary benefits for added financial security.
• Flexible scheduling designed to promote work-life balance.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities, including potential tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to live in a vibrant coastal community famed for its natural beauty, with a cost of living approximately 25% below the national average.
• Year-round outdoor activities: beaches, boating, diving, and Gulf Coast recreation.