Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Company: Mednax
Location: Wichita
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

OverviewJoin our team of NNP's in the heart of the MidwestOur well respected and established neonatology practice at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, is recruiting for an NNP to join this dynamic team of providers.60 bed Level 3 NICU with collaborative neonatology team consisting of neonatologist and advanced practitionersDay and night shifts, and weekday/weekend shifts required.6,000 annual deliveries, with the NICU and special care nursery averaging 1,000 admissions annually with an ADC of 54.Responsibilities include attendance at high-risk deliveries, and newborn resuscitation including intubation and line placementAll services provided except ECMO and heart surgeryAffiliated with KU School of Medicine - Wichita, offering extensive QI and research opportunitiesWichita is the largest city in the State of Kansas and is known for its breathtaking sunsets, friendly residents, 4-season climate with lots of sunshine, remarkable affordability and ease of getting around. It also offers a low cost of living, short commutes, and high concentration of post-graduate degreed professionals due to the aviation industry and concentration of healthcare serving 2/3rds of Kansas and parts of the contiguous states. Not only has Wichita been named an All-American City four times since 1962, it also ranked among the top 32 cities nationally for quality of life. In addition, Kiplinger ranked Wichita a "Best Value City: in 2011. When it comes to education, parents have many high-quality options in deciding the appropriate educational environment for their children, including public, private and faith-based schools. There are numerous excellent college and university options as well. With its big city amenities along with perks often found only in towns a fraction of its size, it's no wonder Wichita is not only a great place to visit, but a wonderful place to live.Effective November 1st, 2021 Mednax will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption. Must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in NursingThe compensation and benefits referenced is for illustrative purposed only, and will be discussed during and after the interview process.BenefitsOur clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement. Our benefits include:Health (various options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance401(k) with annual matching programAdvanced and continuing medical educationLeadership training and advancement opportunitiesEmployee stock purchase plan at a 15% discountProfessional liability insuranceSupport and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing These benefits are for full time employees, employees in other types of employment classifications may be eligible for some of these benefits.Mednax, Inc. and its affiliated practices operating as Pediatrix Medical Group (Pediatrix) are one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians have been committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties including obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology are complemented by 18 pediatric subspecialties and a newly expanded area of primary and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.Today through almost 8,000 employees in 38 states, dedicated teams including physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business and operational experts work together every day to fulfill our mission to take great care of the patient . We invite you to join the Pediatrix family and help shape the future of health care for women, babies and children.Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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