Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Opportunity – Flexible Scheduling | Beautiful Ozark Mountains | Springfield, MO 

Are you looking for a rewarding neonatology role that also supports a healthy work-life balance? Nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains and near multiple lakes, our practice offers the ideal blend of professional fulfillment and personal flexibility. 

We are a well-established team of 4 neonatologists and 5 NNPs. We have a manageable Level III NICU — a place where you’ll care for a balanced-mix of patients without the high-volume burnout.  

Whether you're looking for a full-time role or part-time flexibility, we invite you to consider joining our team. We are interested in finding an NNP for flexible coverage to support a model where the NNP provides replacement coverage for the backup neonatologist in a 6 to 8-hour daytime rounding shift, or 12-hour nighttime in-house coverage to relieve the daytime NNP, or an occasional 24-hour shift to provide PTO coverage for an NNP. 

 Work Schedule (Full-Time): 

• 7 in-house 24-hour shifts per month using a self-scheduling model for maximum flexibility. 

• Two neonatologists provide supervision and support daily and share in primary care of critical infants with one neonatologist providing backup from home (30 min response time for high-risk deliveries under 27 weeks or with major issues) 

• Routine C-sections are attended by charge and procedural nurses 

• Routine newborn care is handled by hospital-employed pediatricians 

• NICU transport (air and ground) is supervised by the neonatologist with a team of transport NICU nurses/RT. Very rarely, an NNP may be requested to go by ground to assist the team. 

Our NICU at a Glance: 

• 46-bed, Level III single-room design with average census of 25 

• ~450 admits/year with 10% under 1500 grams 

• High-frequency oscillators, jet ventilators, iNO (ECMO and cardiac patients are transferred to in-state Level IV regional NICUs) 

• Total body cooling with 24/7 video EEG and pediatric neurology support 

• POCUS with bedside ultrasound available 

• Donor milk + dedicated milk tech preparation of feedings 

• EPIC and Baby Steps Cloud EMRs 

• Dedicated procedural nurses: delivery attendance, intubation, umbilical and PIC line placement, NICU transport (air and ground) 

• NICU-dedicated SLP/PT/OT/RT/pediatric pharmacy 7 days/week 

  

About Springfield, Missouri: 

Live where others vacation. Springfield is Missouri’s third largest city of 170,000, located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains near numerous lakes and trails. 

• Low cost of living – 13% below national average 

• Affordable housing – 25% below national average 

• Big-city amenities with a small-town feel 

• Colleges, museums, live music, and the legendary Buc-ee’s & Costco 

• Easy travel – 1 hour to Branson, 2 hours to Kansas City, and 3 hours to St. Louis or fly nonstop to the beaches of Florida for under $200 round-trip 

• Home to the Springfield Cardinals farm team 

• Current APRN national specialty certification
• Minimum of a master’s degree 

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.  

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.  

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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