Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Children's Mercy KC

3 days ago

Kansas City, MissouriFull TimeNeonatology

Practice Authority in Missouri

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Apply

Job Description

About the Role

Join Children's Mercy KC as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Kansas City in United States. Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team?

Key Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.

Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the health care team.

Meets the educational needs of patient/family, utilizing principles of teaching/learning.

Requirements

5 years experience Neonatal RN experience. Exceptions considered on a case

case basis within preferred specialty. Other DNP preferred and 3

case basis within preferred specialty. One of the following: Licensed RN

MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire One of the following: Licensed RN

Benefits & Compensation

one mentorship both within and outside our department The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) provides expert family

Utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.

Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the health care team.

Meets the educational needs of patient/family, utilizing principles of teaching/learning. Qualifications Master's Degree MSN required and 3

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Children's Mercy KC as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Kansas City.

Key Skills

Neonatal carePhysical examinationPatient assessmentDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresMedication prescriptionClinical leadershipQuality improvementClinical researchFamily-centered careCollaborationPatient educationNeonatal resuscitationFetal health management

HealthcareScience & Researchvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Children's Mercy KC a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neonatology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Neonatology position at Children's Mercy KC is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal care, Physical examination, Patient assessment, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Medication prescription, Clinical leadership, Quality improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neonatology role.

Core responsibilities: The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides expert, family-centered health care to neonatal patients in the NICU, including performing physical exams and diagnostic procedures. They also collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans, prescribe medications, and participate in clinical research...

Benefits package: Relocation Assistance, Tuition Assistance Program, APRN Clinical Ladder Program, Free Onsite Covered Parking, Onsite Childcare Center, 24/7 Fitness Center Access, Employee Wellness Center. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Neonatology nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.