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NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Information Session

Explore Advanced Practice Opportunities at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Are you a current or future Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) passionate about neonatal care and looking to make a meaningful impact? Join us for an exclusive information session focused on advanced practice roles within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Our NICU is a nationally recognized Level IV tertiary care unit, providing specialized, high-acuity care to more than 1,400 critically ill newborns each year. As the largest unit within the Vanderbilt University Hospital system, we currently operate 131 beds. Our team is equipped with cutting-edge technology and driven by a shared commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation.

Why Consider a Nurse Practitioner Role in Our NICU?

• Advanced Practice Environment: Deliver complex care in a high-tech, high-touch setting that supports evidence-based neonatal interventions.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work alongside neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists in a truly interdisciplinary model.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development tailored to advanced practice providers.
• Supportive Culture: Join a workplace that values your expertise, encourages autonomy, and fosters a strong sense of community.
  
  

Why Nashville?

Nashville offers a dynamic blend of Southern charm and urban energy. From its legendary music scene and cultural attractions to its welcoming neighborhoods and outdoor spaces, the city provides an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.

Upcoming Session Dates & Times:

• October 21 at 3:00 PM (Central Time)
• October 28 at 11:00 AM (Central Time)
  
  

We invite current and future Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to learn more about the impactful work happening in our NICU and explore how you can be part of a team that’s shaping the future of neonatal care.

Click Here to RSVP for a Virtual NICU Information Session (Once you register for the event, you will receive a follow-up email with the link to join the information session)

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
  
  

Achieve the Remarkable:

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - TennesseeTennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

Master's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.