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Pediatric Newborn Nurse Practitioner

PublishedPublished: 7/30/2026
Nurse Practitioner

Description

Specialization:
Pediatric

Job Summary:
Mission Children's is seeking a Pediatric Newborn Nurse Practitioner to join our engaged and passionate group of providers.
Qualified Candidates:

  • Requires a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible through Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
  • Requires specialized training and experience in neonatal/newborn care
  • Ideal candidates have 1-3 years hands on experience
    • New grads with specialized rotations and training in newborn care encouraged to apply

Position Highlights:

  • This is a Pediatric Newborn NP role within our dedicated Newborn Hospitalist service line
  • Works alongside 3 Newborn Hospitalists and 1 NP
  • Will work alongside MAHEC Family Medicine Residents and UNC Medical Students
  • Flexible scheduling; 12-hour day shifts (7am-7 pm)

Incentives / Benefits Package:

  • Health, life, vision, dental and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with annual matching program and stock options
  • Advanced and continuing medical education
  • Professional liability insurance

About Mission Children's:

  • Mission Children's is the region's only children's hospital covering western North Carolina with 60 pediatric subspecialists in 23 different disciplines:51-bed, Level-III NICU and delivery room resuscitation staffed by our Neonatology team
  • 34 bed Mother Baby Unit
  • 19 bed Pediatric Unit
  • 9 Bed PICU staffed by our Pediatric Intensivist team
  • An average of 3,000 patient admissions to our pediatric inpatient units
  • Approximately 4,000 deliveries per year
  • Approximately 4,500 pediatric surgeries, and 14,000 pediatric visits to our emergency department per year
  • Dedicated infant transport team serving a 55-county area

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Fields of study

  • Pediatrics