Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner manages a caseload of neonatal patients with consultation, collaboration, and medical supervision of the Neonatologist. Utilizing theoretical knowledge of neonatology, competencies include the ability to assess, conceptualize, diagnose, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate complex problems related to the neonate. This role ensures comprehensive care for high-risk infants.

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner utilizes a case management approach, coordinating medical and nursing care for continuity of care of both the infant and their family throughout hospitalization. Performs clinical procedures and demonstrates competence in clinical skills. Focuses on leadership, communication, teaching, and research in neonatology.

Works in the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, a 72-bed facility with a 36-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 25-bed General Pediatrics Unit, and 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Located on the fifth floor of Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Member of the Children’s Hospital Association.

Customer service is valued through courtesy to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and employees; introducing self by name and job title; honesty, discretion, and confidentiality. Follows standards of conduct, hospital procedures, applicable laws, and reports violations or safety concerns timely. Emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving.