Entry Level Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Jobs
New grad neonatal nurse practitioner jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or NICU internship work can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Pediatrix Medical, Penn State Health, and Legacy Health hiring at this level now.
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Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients; collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Core Standards for Advanced Practice:
- The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) shall know and conform to the Texas Nursing Practice Act; current board rules, regulations and standards of professional nursing; all federal state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting the advanced role and specialty area. When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category.
- The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation.
- The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness.
- When providing medical aspects of care, APN’s shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization.
- Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting.
- Effectively identify, evaluate and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care.
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare issues.
- Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments.
- Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice.
- Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive life style choices.
- Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health.
- Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee.
- Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
- Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral.
- Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature.
- Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting.
- Participate in basic science and clinical research projects. Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
- Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records. This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Advanced Nursing Degree with Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license.
Experience
- Experience in specialty area. Experience in both clinical and management areas required.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and market services.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated customer, team, and interdepartmental orientation based on CQI principals.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license
- National Credentialing Center(NCC) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certification(NNP-BC)
- CPR (American Heart Association)
- NRP required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
Work Schedule:
24 HOUR SHIFTS
Work Type:
Part Time
Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients; collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Core Standards for Advanced Practice:
- The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) shall know and conform to the Texas Nursing Practice Act; current board rules, regulations and standards of professional nursing; all federal state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting the advanced role and specialty area. When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category.
- The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation.
- The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness.
- When providing medical aspects of care, APN’s shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization.
- Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting.
- Effectively identify, evaluate and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care.
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare issues.
- Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments.
- Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice.
- Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive life style choices.
- Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health.
- Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee.
- Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
- Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral.
- Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature.
- Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting.
- Participate in basic science and clinical research projects. Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
- Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records. This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Advanced Nursing Degree with Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license.
Experience
- Experience in specialty area. Experience in both clinical and management areas required.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and market services.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated customer, team, and interdepartmental orientation based on CQI principals.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license
- National Credentialing Center(NCC) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certification(NNP-BC)
- CPR (American Heart Association)
- NRP required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
Work Schedule:
24 HOUR SHIFTS
Work Type:
Part Time
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Who's Hiring
- Pediatrix Medical37
- Penn State Health10
- Legacy Health3
- University of Texas Medical Branch3
- Jobot2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services75
- Education5
- Insurance2
- Staffing & Recruiting2
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
Entry Level Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level neonatal nurse practitioner job?
Start by targeting hospitals and health systems with dedicated NICU residency or new graduate NP fellowship programs, since these are built for candidates without independent practice experience. Highlight clinical rotations in neonatal or pediatric settings on your resume, obtain your NNP board certification as soon as you are eligible, and apply to openings that explicitly list zero to two years of experience as acceptable.
Which companies hire entry level neonatal nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring entry level neonatal nurse practitioners right now include Pediatrix Medical, Penn State Health, and Legacy Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and children's specialty hospitals that have structured onboarding programs designed for new graduate NPs.
Are there remote entry level neonatal nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, though remote work is limited in this hands-on clinical specialty. About 2% of entry level neonatal nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth consultations, care coordination, or lactation support rather than direct bedside care in the NICU.
Are these new grad neonatal nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior neonatal nurse practitioner roles. A posting is considered new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of post-certification experience, accepts strong clinical rotation hours in lieu of full-time work history, or explicitly mentions a residency, fellowship, or mentorship program designed to support candidates entering the specialty for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level neonatal nurse practitioners?
Entry Level neonatal nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate Level III and Level IV NICUs, children's hospitals, and regional perinatal centers that maintain a consistent need for newly certified NPs to support high patient volumes.