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Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Fairview is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join the NNP team at University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital (Level IV). NICU locations also include: Fairview Southdale Hospital (Level III), Fairview Ridges Hospital (Level III), Fairview St. John's Hospital (Level III) and Fairview Woodwinds Hospital (Level II).

The NNP is a member of the APP health care team who works in collaboration with licensed physicians to provide comprehensive health care services to NICU patients and families.

The NNP will engage in independent decision making about health care needs; managing the care of NICU patients hospitalized with complex acute health problems.

Diagnose, prescribe medications and interventions, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, coordinate the interdisciplinary health care team, plan and coordinate patients' discharge, rehabilitation, home health care and follow-up; ensuring continuity of care within the hospital setting.

The NNP will also perform procedures within their scope and realm of their collaboration agreement with their physician partner.

Positive work environment is fostered by the supportive relationship with the Neonatologists.

Neonatal care at Fairview Health Services utilizes 60 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.

Ability to provide services at 5 metropolitan and suburban hospitals including: University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Fairview St. John's Hospital and Fairview Woodwinds Hospital.

NNPs are available in the hospital 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist physicians and midwives in delivery room resuscitation/stabilization procedures, and assessment and ongoing management of infants in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit/Special Care Nursery.

  • NNPs are also part of the team to transport neonates from greater Minnesota communities.
  • We have a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
  • Scheduled hours are flexible (8/16/24 hour shifts), with some weekend hours included.
  • As a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO), our physicians use a multidisciplinary team approach in managing clinical care.
  • As a non-profit organization, this position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Qualifications

A qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Neonatal Nurse Practitioner training program. Have a current Minnesota RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges. Be eligible or certified through ANCC / AANP and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges. Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA. certification for the State of Minnesota.

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Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, CME, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: fairview.org

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.

Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Key Responsibilities

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive health care services to NICU patients, including independent decision-making and managing complex acute health problems. They also coordinate interdisciplinary care, perform procedures, and assist in delivery room resuscitation and stabilization.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic testingPrescribing medicationsInterdisciplinary collaborationDischarge planningElectronic medical recordsClinical decision makingAcute care managementRehabilitation coordination

Neonatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 60% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
23% this job
PSLF eligible
17% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.6
Better work-life than 80% of Neonatology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 164 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Fairview Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO and Sick and Safe Time
CME
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement
PSLF eligible