Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Join a Team with Clinical Excellence

We have a challenging opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated neonatal nurse practitioner to join our team of six NNPs and five neonatologists at Women's and Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana.

• The unit is a 50-bed, Level-III regional NICU with 650 annual admissions and average daily census of 35+ infants.
• Your responsibilities will include attending deliveries less than 35 weeks, high-risk deliveries, daily care in the NICU, nursery consults, antenatal consults and participation in staff development and outreach education.
• The practice is supported by 19 pediatric, medical and surgical subspecialists.

Located in South Central Louisiana, Lafayette is the state's fourth largest city and is a few short hours' drive to New Orleans. The region's legendary joie de vivre, or love of life, and Cajun and Creole culture are known around the globe, creating a unique environment for work and play. Local museums, community events, and festivals are responsible for providing the modernday arts with a southern flair. In order to give students a more exciting and fulfilling educational experience, the Lafayette Parish school system offers Schools of Choice at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels. There are also over 25 private and parochial schools in and around Lafayette Parish to compliment the public school system. Whether you enjoy fast-paced urban living or a quieter country setting, Lafayette is a wonderful place to live. Louisiana property taxes are among the lowest in the nation and the cost of living is affordable.

Benefits

Our 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 insurance
• 401(k) with annual matching program
• Advanced and continuing medical education
• Leadership training and advancement opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount
• Professional liability insurance
• Support 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.

About MEDNAX

With a 40 year record of success, MEDNAX has grown from a single medical practice to a trusted health solutions partner. As part of our national medical group, we give you the tools you need to build the career you want, and the flexibility to adapt as your personal needs and professional interests change.

We invite you to grow with us and help shape the future of health care.

MEDNAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All 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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