Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach—both in caring for patients and their families and in advancing science and discovery. We continually strive to improve and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it here.

About the NICU

The Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Cincinnati Children’s is one of the largest and most advanced Level IV neonatal intensive care units in the United States—and the only Level IV NICU in Greater Cincinnati. In addition to caring for the most critically ill newborns in our Level IV unit, our team also provides expert neonatal care at affiliated local Level III nurseries.

This integrated model offers our providers the unique opportunity to work across multiple levels of acuity, gaining broad clinical exposure while delivering high-quality care to newborns throughout the region.

Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with subspecialists in cardiology, fetal and neonatal surgery, neurology, pulmonology, and urology to care for more than 700 infants each year.

Role Overview

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our highly specialized neonatal team. This role provides advanced clinical care to critically ill and medically complex newborns in the NICU and affiliated neonatal units. The PRN NNP will work collaboratively with neonatologists, fellows, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary specialists to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care to neonates in a Level IV NICU and affiliated Level III nurseries

• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and develop evidence-based care plans

• Manage complex neonatal conditions including respiratory failure, congenital anomalies, prematurity, and surgical conditions

• Perform advanced neonatal procedures within scope of practice

• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, and multidisciplinary teams

• Participate in stabilization and management of critically ill neonates

• Provide education and support to families during hospitalization

• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical excellence, and evidence-based practice initiatives

Team Environment

Our Neonatal Nurse Practitioners play a vital role on an expert care team that includes:

• 100+ Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs/PAs)

• High-risk follow-up programs

• Specialized Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) teams

• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) program

• Neonatal surgical subspecialty teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program

• Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification

• Eligibility for Ohio APRN licensure and prescriptive authority

• Neonatal clinical provider experience preferred

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Why Cincinnati Children’s

Cincinnati Children’s is consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation and is internationally recognized for excellence in pediatric care, research, and education. Our providers are part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of children and families.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care- Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults. Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.

• Outcomes Identification and Planning- Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources. Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes. Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.

• Professional Practice- Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes. Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor; Contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research findings into practice; Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APP practice & policy.

• Care Management- Maintains competency in skills/procedures; Promotes self-management & family centered care; Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment; Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care; Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services; Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver; Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system; Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient/family/caregiver; Orders and/or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice; Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.

• Evaluation- Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data & outcomes to revise or resolve the diagnoses, outcomes, the plan of care, & the implementation as needed; Evaluates the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies in relation to attainment of expected outcomes; Includes the patient/family/caregiver & other healthcare providers; Bases the evaluation process on advanced knowledge, practice, research, & documents appropriately; Utilizes the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, & system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in related field. Require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree

• Experience as an APP in subspecialty

• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.

• Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty

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About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability