New Grad Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU

This Neonatology position at VUMC 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal Care, Patient Management, Health Assessment, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Clinical Knowledge, Professional Development, Patient-Centered Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neonatology role.

Core responsibilities: The New Grad Neonatal Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide care for critically ill and convalescing infants. Responsibilities include managing patient care from admission to discharge, performing assessments, and prescribing interventions.

Benefits package: Affordable health plan options, Dental and/or vision plan, 403(b) retirement plan, Paid Time off (flex PTO), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption assistance, Short-Long term disability, Subsidized backup childcare. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.