Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for Cumming, GA (Perm) - Wapiti Medical Staffing

Seeking a full-time, experienced NNP to join our expanding Neonatology practice in beautiful suburban North Atlanta dedicated to serving the needs of newborns and their families.  

Job Description:

• Our team provides Level III neonatology services at both Northside Hospital Forsyth and Northside Hospital Cherokee.  We are expanding to a team of 5 NNPs, 2 Pediatricians, PNPs and 4 board-certified neonatologists from 4+ NNPs to 8+ NNPs to provide 24/7 coverage at both hospital locations.  
• Northside Forsyth, Level III NICU (Cumming, GA)
  • The average census in NICU is 18-20
  • 45 post-partum rooms
  • Services include HFOV, iNO, whole body cooling for HIE.
  • Using our Pediatric Hospitalist Service, our team provides NBN coverage for >90% of all newborns born at Forsyth location
• Northside Cherokee, Level III NICU (Canton, GA)
  • New Women’s Center opened in 2017
  • The average census in NICU is 13-15 (this has doubled since 2020).
  • 16 NICU rooms including a Transition Nursery in NICU
  • 24 post-partum rooms
  • Services include HFOV, iNO, EEG. Whole body cooling at Forsyth only
  • Our team provides NBN coverage for 100% of all deliveries at the Cherokee location
• Dedicated NICU pharmacy, nutritionists, PT/OT for development, speech therapy for feeds, and NICU milk prep at both sites
• Easy access to pediatric sub-specialists such as cardiology, neurology (remote EEG), and ophthalmology, Peds radiology at both sites.
• NNP coverage is 24-hour shifts, 7-8 shifts per month
• NNPs work at both sites for scheduling flexibility
• NNP responsibilities will include NBN care in Newborn Nursery
• This is a permanent, full-time position that requires residency within the immediate local area.  Relocation may be required.
• Not accepting Locums candidates
• Not accepting new graduate candidates - Current 2+ years of employment experience as NNP (not including RN experience) is required. 
• Must Board Certified Neonatal NP (cannot accept PAs, FNP, PNP, or any other NP certifications).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary range based on experience and training to be discussed at interview.  Provider may submit salary expectations with presentation.
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Submission Requirements

• Master's Degree and/or Doctorate in Nursing 
• Current APRN National Specialty Certification - Board Certified NNP (cannot accept FNP, PNP, or any other NP certifications) 
• GA license (or willing to obtain) 
• 2+ years of current experience as NNP (not including RN experience) 

About Northside:
Northside Hospital Forsyth continues to expand and add services to meet the ever-growing health care needs of Forsyth County and its surrounding communities. The 389-bed hospital has 800 physicians and 3,700 employees. The Women’s Center at Northside Hospital Forsyth rivals the nationally acclaimed Women’s Center at Northside-Atlanta, and offers comprehensive services for labor and delivery, neonatal care, high-risk perinatal diagnostics, parenting and newborn classes and lactation consultation to Forsyth County.

Northside Hospital Cherokee is committed to advancing health care in Cherokee County. The 332-bed, full-service community hospital has more than 1,300 physicians and 3,600 employees.

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. 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. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states. 

About the Community:
North Fulton, Cherokee and Forsyth Counties are located north of Atlanta.  Local communities include Canton, Cumming, John’s Creek, Roswell, Milton, Alpharetta, Crabapple, and Woodstock.  This beautiful area of Georgia is close to downtown Atlanta, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lanier.

Forsyth County is among the fastest-growing counties in Georgia, with just over 250,000 residents. Offering an abundance of natural resources and entertainment options along with a top-tier education system, it's no wonder so many want to call Forsyth County their home and community.