Nicklaus Children's Hospital·Naples, Florida
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive care for infants in the Newborn Nursery, managing patients from admission to discharge. Key duties include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating with physicians to implement care plans.
Job Summary The Newborn Nursery Nurse Practitioner will care of infants in the Newborn Nursery and will deliver patient care management across the health care continuum from admission to discharge.
The NP functions under the direction of the assigned supervising physician or designee of the newborn nursery and is a collaborative member of the team.
Responsibilities include performing history and physical examination; ordering and interpreting radiological and laboratory test results; prescribing medications; documenting patient care services within EMR and departmental records; and performing procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated through competency.
Job Specific Duties Acts as a resource for patients, families, staff, or community groups providing education and emotional support.
Develops, implements, evaluates, monitors, manages, and modifies a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physician examinations.
Participates in Newborn Nursery rounds.
Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests, radiological studies, and consultations.
Participates in quality improvement programs.
Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency.
Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a high quality of clinical performance and to promote professional growth.
Orders and/or prescribes medications.
Participates in other necessary activities associated with patient care in the newborn nursery (writing daily progress notes, coordinating clinical care, discharge planning, etc.).
Writes orders, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs other procedures with education and experience within established protocol in collaborative relationship with a Physician(s). #APP
Minimum Job Requirements Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing APRN State of Florida Licensure - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification- Maintain active and in good standing throughout employment American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program required for NICU Level II Background Check Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate in Nursing with active Florida licensure and certification as a Pediatric or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Required certifications include BLS and NRP for NICU Level II.
Market context
In Florida, advanced-practice roles typically see steady demand in settings that need licensed Nurse Practitioners with broad patient-care skills. These positions are competitive because employers often look for board certification, current BLS, and experience with both adult and pediatric IV therapy, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, and tuition reimbursement can strengthen an offer. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, certification, and pediatric/adult care experience match the posting before applying.
