Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Intern

Job Description

Job Summary

This unique career opportunity is for qualified Registered Nurse (RN) applicants who are ready to extend their Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) education into an intern position. The program is offered at Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital (VVWH) 9 East and 9 West Birthing Center, as well as for neonatal patients in the Brandon NICU on 8 West and the expansion unit (10 West).

This educational program is specifically designed for current RNs who have graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Neonatal Specialty. It aims to teach a wide range of skills and knowledge, thoroughly preparing the intern for their new role as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. The program’s core goals include:

• Providing the highest quality patient and family-centered care.
• Facilitating communication among multidisciplinary care providers.
• Increasing educational opportunities for house staff and medical students.
• Innovating care of the newborn within the Children’s and Women’s Hospital.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine is dedicated to improving the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. This mission is further enhanced by leadership activities locally, nationally, and internationally. Guided by its Strategic Principles, Michigan Medicine’s contribution to society is critically components of patient care, education, and research.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Join Michigan Medicine, one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, renowned for its groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the U-M Medical School opened in 1850. Comprised of over 26,000 employees, Michigan Medicine’s vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding individuals in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become a world-distinguished academic health system. Every individual, in ways great or small, contributes to the advancement of this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits Can You Look Forward To?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Hourly Range for Registered Nurses: $40.18 – $62.31/hour

Shift Differentials:

• Evening Shift Differential: $3.00 / hour
• Night Shift Differential: $4.00 / hour
• Day Shift Weekend Differential: $2.90 / hour
• Evening Shift Weekend Differential: $5.90 / hour
• Night Shift Weekend Differential: $6.90 / hour
• Charge Nurse Differential: $1.00 / hour

The Benefit Package Includes:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances.
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs.
• Large offering of no-cost CEs and professional development for advancement.

Responsibilities*

All responsibilities are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

• Coordinate care of acutely ill neonates in the intensive care and acute care unit settings.
• The NP Intern will present pertinent data to the medical staff.
• Collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies.
• Confer with attending physicians and communicate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate clinical care.
• Streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and assist with neonatal resuscitation activities.
• Once credentialed and privileged as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, will perform procedures and order entry.

Expectations

NOTE: The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner internship requires a two-year commitment following completion of orientation. The selected candidate will practice as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for 2 years in the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit with no less than a 0.9-1.0 FTE appointment fraction.

Nursing Specific Info

This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C. Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at the time of hire. Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F. Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined. For questions or assistance with nursing opportunities, please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications*

In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment. A complete and accurate resume is REQUIRED (for both Internal & External Applicants) to be fully considered for this position.

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Neonatal Specialty.

Desired Qualifications*

• Demonstrated excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function under the direct supervision of a licensed NNP while assuring the medical care team is functioning smoothly and in collaboration with each other.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of current medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical treatment modalities of the acute and chronically ill neonates.

Work Schedule

• Hours: 40 per week
• Shift: Day, this position includes weekend shifts as required by the service.
• Location: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit

All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census based on collective bargaining agreement.

Modes of Work

Positions eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work modes are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. A third-party administrator may be used to conduct background screenings, which are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.