Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Fellow

Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO, US

$93,627.60 - $140,441.40 / year

Job Overview

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Fellow (Specialist) is a member of the healthcare team, collaborating with neonatal nurse practitioners, attending neonatologists, staff nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide patient management, education, and continuity of care in the neonatal setting. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience and refine skills in neonatal care under the guidance and supervision of more experienced team members.

Start Date February 22, 2027
Department Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers
Position Status 80 hours per pay period, eligible for benefits
Shift 12-hour clinical shifts, rotating days/nights
Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $93,627.60 to $140,441.40
Eligible Incentives This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified external applicants Relocation assistance available if relocation from 100 miles or greater

Duties & Responsibilities

Functions as a collaborative team member in patient care, performing nursing tasks independently while under the direct supervision and authorization of a board-certified neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP-BC) or physician. Carries out advanced nursing functions—such as patient history, physical examination, diagnostic testing, diagnosis, treatment, advanced procedures, and discharge documentation—under supervision, with all orders cosigned by a credentialed provider.
Develops self-awareness of personal ethical principles and how they apply to neonatal care.
Attends fellowship educational sessions and completes evaluations to monitor professional development progress.
Identifies family needs and communicates them to the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes technology for obtaining and documenting maternal and newborn histories and is proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) systems to inform care planning.
Participates in lectures and reviews current evidence-based practice literature to enhance clinical knowledge.
Gains familiarity with the quality improvement process and begins understanding the relationship between quality initiatives and patient outcomes.
Conducts literature searches to answer clinical questions, reviews protocols and procedures with preceptors, and attends in-service educational offerings.
Engages with professional organizations and becomes familiar with policies affecting neonatal nursing and the care of neonates and families.
Transitioning from an RN role, demonstrates the importance of interdisciplinary care and reviews clinical guidelines and protocols for practice.
Recognizes the impact of internal and external factors on healthcare. Begins evaluating care outcomes and developing individualized care plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) & Master’s Degree Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Experience

One (1) year clinical and pediatric experience required. Minimum of two (2) years of RN NICU experience.

Licenses & Certifications

BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate
Board Certification as a NNP
Registered Nurse License (RN)

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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