Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NICU

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

Job Number

33332

Location

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Street Address

417 W 3rd Ave

City, State

Albany, Georgia

Zip Code

31701

Department

PPG NEONATOLOGY-APP

Shift

Mid-Level Shift

Job Type

Full time

Posted Date

2026-01-16

Job Description Summary

Phoebe NICU is a Level III Provider of Newborn Services. The birth of a baby is typically a joyous occasion, but when that baby is born too early or very sick, it can be a very frightening experience for the family.

The NICU nurses, NNPs, neonatologists and staff at Phoebe's NICU understand how traumatic it can be, To help make it easier, they work with family members to help them understand what is happening and how they can be involved in the care of their infant.

We are looking for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners providers to join our NICU team. Connect with us today.

Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's.

Competitive Salary, Bonus eligible, relocation, and more

Contact

The Provider Recruitment Team, providerrecruitment@phoebehealth.com, 229-312-0270

Description

We are seeking Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) to join our collaborative NICU team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive neonatal patient management, clinical decision-making, procedural care, and family education in partnership with neonatologists and interdisciplinary providers.

Phoebe’s Level III NICU provides advanced, specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns across Southwest Georgia. Our multidisciplinary team of neonatologists, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and experienced NICU nurses is committed to delivering high-acuity, evidence-based care while supporting families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

What We Offer

  • Level III NICU environment
  • Collaborative physician partnership
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Bonus eligibility and relocation assistance

If you are an NNP seeking meaningful impact in a high-acuity setting, we invite you to join a team committed to making every life we touch better.

Education Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing (Required)

Experience Requirements

4+ years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing areas (Preferred)

Certifications and Licensures

Required Certifications/Licensures: Nurse Practitioners Certification (NP-C), AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), (ACLS), (PALS) and Department Specific Certifications may be required

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification (NNP)

General Requirements

  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i. e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)

Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive neonatal patient management and procedural care for premature and critically ill newborns in a Level III NICU. Collaborate with neonatologists and interdisciplinary teams to provide family education and patient counseling.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification. Preferred candidates have 4+ years of experience in supervision and independent decision-making within major nursing areas.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

High-Acuity Care

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 52% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
4%
Relocation assistance
4% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,191 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$130k
Typical market rent
$1,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.7
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Phoebe Putney Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Bonus Eligible
Relocation Assistance
Level III NICU Environment
Collaborative Physician Partnership