Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Job Location:
Lakeland, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
NNP Opportunity Help Build a Brand-New NICU in Central Florida
Responsibilities
Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking both full-time and part-time Neonatal Nurse Practitionersto join our nationally recognized neonatology team at the brand-new Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening summer 2026. This is a rare opportunity to help shape neonatal care from day one while enjoying the stability resources and reputation of Pediatrixone of the nations leading physician groups dedicated to maternal and infant care.
About Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital
Set to open in summer 2026 this state-of-the-art facility represents one of Orlando Healths largest investments in Polk County ensuring long-term access to advanced compassionate care for the community.
- 300 inpatient beds 69 emergency and observation beds 11 operating rooms plus four cardiac and interventional suites
- Robust labor and delivery services including: 8 labor & delivery rooms 2 dedicated C-section operating rooms and 25 postpartum rooms
- A 12-bed Level II NICU opening shortly after the hospital debut
The NICU & Practice Opportunity
This brand-new Level II NICU is designed for growth and supported by an established regional network.
- Projected NICU average daily census of 56 by year-end
- Newborn nursery ADC of 67
- 2000 annual deliveries
- Support from Pediatrixs flagship Level IV NICU at Winnie Palmer Hospital (142 beds)
- A collaborative care model with Neonatologists Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and Pediatric Hospitalists
- On-call response time: within 30 minutes
- Neonatologist schedule: 10 shifts (24-hour) per month
- NNP staffing: 24-hour shifts providing balanced coverage and continuity
Why Lakeland Florida
Nestled among nearly 40 lakes in the heart of Central Florida Lakeland offers a lifestyle that blends charm culture and convenience.
- Ideally located between Tampa and Orlando
- Population of just over 100000 offering vibrancy without overcrowding
- Active downtown welcoming neighborhoods and beautiful botanical surroundings
- Home to Florida Southern College featuring the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world
- Easy day trips to the Gulf and Atlantic beaches
- Year-round tropical weather
- Lakeland is the birthplace of Publix
- Major employers include GEICO
- Host city of Sun n Fun the second-largest airshow in the U.S.
- Detroit Tigers Spring Training takes place here
- Iconic royal swans descendants of a gift from Queen Elizabeth grace many of the citys lakes
Join Pediatrix
At Pediatrix youll be part of a physician-led organization known for clinical excellence professional support and long-term stability. This opportunity combines the excitement of building something new with the strength of a nationally respected neonatology network. Come help us shape the future of neonatal care in Central Floridastarting summer 2026.
Qualifications
- Current APRN national specialty certification as an NNP
- Minimum of a masters degree
Benefits and Compensation
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.
Take great care of the patient every day and every way.TMAt Pediatrix & Obstetrix thats not only our motto at work each day; its also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.
We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Medical Dental Vision Life Disability Healthcare FSA Dependent Care FSA and HSAs as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.Some benefits are provided at no cost while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.
About Us
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nations leading providers of highly specialized health care for women babies and children. Since 1979 Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated compassionate and clinically excellent services to women babies and children across the continuum of care both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The groups high-quality evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research education quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Led by physicians and trusted by patients, Pediatrix delivers advanced medical solutions across a variety of practice areas around the country.
