Pediatrix·Dayton, Ohio
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive care to critically ill and high-risk newborns in a Level III NICU. Key duties include attending high-risk deliveries, stabilizing neonates, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Overview Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Dayton, OH
Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or a new graduate to join our team and provide in-house coverage at a high-volume, Level III NICU at Miami Valley Hospital. This position is open to full or part-time candidates. Why This Opportunity: Miami Valley Hospital is a regional perinatal–neonatal center with: 67-bed Level III NICU Over 5,00 deliveries annually Approximately 900 NICU admissions each year You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-acuity environment with strong clinical support and exposure to a wide range of neonatal cases. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Role Overview: As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to critically ill and high-risk newborns. Key responsibilities include: Attending high-risk deliveries Assessing and stabilizing critically ill neonates Providing ongoing inpatient management and care Collaborating closely with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary NICU team Supporting families through education and communication during a critical time Ideal Candidates: Experienced NNPs or new graduates with strong clinical training Passion for high-acuity neonatal care Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented NICU setting Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills What You’ll Gain: Exposure to complex neonatal cases in a regional referral center A supportive, team-based culture Opportunity to build or advance your career in a high-volume Level III NICU If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in neonatal care while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team, this job is for you!
Current APRN national specialty certification Minimum of a master’s degree Benefits and Compensation Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation. Ask us about potential tuition reimbursement assistance. 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. About Us 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. Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers. Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Candidates must hold a current APRN national specialty certification and a minimum of a master's degree. The position is open to both experienced practitioners and new graduates with strong clinical training.
Market context
In Ohio, advanced-practice roles are typically in demand across primary care, urgent care, and specialty settings, especially for clinicians who can deliver holistic, evidence-based care and handle immunizations and vaccine counseling. These roles are competitive because employers often look for at least two years of medically relevant experience, current BLS certification, and quick completion of required credentialing steps such as the DOT certification exam. If you are considering applying, confirm that your experience aligns with the immunization and certification requirements and review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the original posting line by line.