Neonatal Perinatal Nurse Practitioner

Description

Specialization:
Neonatal Perinatal

Job Summary:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with an NNP specialty
• Current RN and APRN licensure in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain).
• National NNP certification (NCC).
• PALS or NRP certification
• Minimum 1–2 years of NICU experience preferred; new NNP graduates with strong NICU backgrounds will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high‑acuity, fast‑paced clinical settings.

• 12-hour shifts days or nights
• Responsibilities include comprehensive H&P, management and treatment of at-risk newborns, delivery room attendance and infant stabilization 
• 24/7 in-house Neonatologist support
• Opportunity for professional growth the Advanced Practice Provider Professional Advancement Model
• Robust pediatric support —
  • 19 dedicated pediatric beds
  • 9 PICU beds
  • 51 Level III NICU beds
  • Pediatric hospitalist and intensivist coverage
• Strong subspecialty support — Pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and 60+ subspecialists across 23 disciplines.
• Impactful clinical environment — Only children’s hospital in Western NC, serving 18 counties.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Competitive salary is aligned with MGMA benchmarks
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice coverage
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Region’s first and only pediatric intensive care unit
• Dedicated children's floors have playful, child-friendly designs to help reduce anxiety, and offer amenities like foldout beds for parents staying overnight.
• Level I trauma center - one of seven throughout the State of North Carolina
• 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades
• Recently named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall clinical care
• Home to the Olson Huff Center for Child Development, providing ongoing therapy and medical services for children with developmental delays
• High‑volume pediatric services
  • ~3,000 pediatric admissions annually
  • ~4,500 pediatric surgeries
  • ~14,000 pediatric ED visits

• Excellent public and private school options, including top boarding schools
• Easy access to Asheville Regional Airport, Charlotte, and Greenville
• Friendly, community-oriented culture
• Blue Ridge Mountain Access – Endless hiking, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks
• Creative Arts Culture – dozens of galleries, festivals, and creative environments
• Nationally recognized culinary and craft beer scene, with farm‑to‑table restaurants, independent cafés, and one of the highest brewery densities in the country.
• Growing job market
• Historic charm