Nurse Practitioner - NICU, Full Time

About the job

Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for the care of patients across the continuum. Utilizes the processes of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Works within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner.

• General core privileges:

• Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.

• Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and administers pharmacological therapies.

• Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes. Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.

• Participates in research process, administers investigational therapy, and applies evidence based practices.

• Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service.

• Discusses advanced directives/end of life issues. Signs death certificates, as necessary.

• Operational responsibilities:

• Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.

• Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.

• Participates in and develops projects and unit-based quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice.

• Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies.

• Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.

• Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements.

• Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs.

*ADA Essential Functions

• Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program, required.

• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND a Nurse Practitioner New York State.

• National Board Certification in specialty area, required. Certification to be obtained within ONE (1) year of hire. Board Certification is to match area of practice.

• Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.

• Previous experience relevant to the area of clinical practice, preferred.

• NICU experience, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 196062
• Job Category: Advanced Clinical Providers
• Posting Date: 2026-10-28
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 301 East Main Street, Bay Shore, NY, 11706, US ()
• Internal Posting Start Date: 2026-08-07
• Internal Posting End Date: 2026-08-12
• Minimum Salary/Range:* 75.0706
• Maximum Salary/Range:* 101.7623
• Shift: Days
• Shift Begin Time: 7:00 AM
• Shift End Time: 7:30 PM
• Schedule: Full Time