Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a highly skilled and confident Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our established Level I/II neonatal practice at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that leverages cutting-edge Telehealth technology to deliver exceptional care in partnership with MUSC Physicians in Charleston, SC.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005639 MCP - Columbia NE Neonatology

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a highly skilled and confident Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our established Level I/II neonatal practice at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that leverages cutting-edge Telehealth technology to deliver exceptional care in partnership with MUSC Physicians in Charleston, SC.

As a vital member of our neonatal team, you will:

• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide immediate, expert care to newborns.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for each infant.
• Collaborate in real-time with MUSC’s neonatology specialists via Telehealth, ensuring continuity and excellence in care.
• Make autonomous, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment, while effectively communicating critical information to off-site physicians.

We’re looking for a candidate who brings clinical expertise, sound judgment, and confidence in neonatal care, and thrives in a collaborative, tech-enabled setting.

About this position:

Seeking candidates with at least 5 years of experience as an NNP.

Inpatient Coverage - Level I/II Nursery (ADC 1-2)

7 (24 hour) shifts a month

Shifts are 8am – 5pm in-house with call from home after 5pm (within 30 min)

Call Room provided for providers outside of 30-minute radius.

Peds Consults to ER as requested

Must be comfortable with patients 32 weeks and above, resuscitation, CPAP, peripheral IVs, ART sticks, managing ventilators, administering pulmonary surfactant, umbilical lines, catheters, and other sick baby related procedures.

Circumcision is a must, will provide training with Plastibell if needed.

Strong Leadership preferred

We will provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Employer-funded retirement plan
• CME allowance + time off

Required Minimum Training and Education:

Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.

or

NP/NNP: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience in the Neonatal ICU.

Degree of Supervision:

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as an NNP with the SC Board of Nursing, or a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.

Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). If BLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date.

Requires certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). If NRP is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date. DHEC and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to first day.

Additional Job Description

At MUSC Health, we empower you to ‘Change What’s Possible’ by transforming expertise, learning, and discovery into focused, patient-centered care. Our physician-led organization embraces and demonstrates our values of compassion, teamwork, diversity, accountability, and innovation. As South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system we are committed to preserving and optimizing human life throughout the state.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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