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Nurse Practitioner NICU

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Desert Regional Medical Center

Palm Springs, California

The NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner manages patients in the NICU under the direction and indirection supervision of the Medical Director and/or his designees and the Nursing Director according to the established nursing standardized procedures. Desert Regional Medical Center is a trauma center.

Eligibility
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Posted Oct 6

Shift and hours
Rotate Job Shift: Rotate
Unit and setting
NICU · Hospital Nurse Practitioner NICU
License
NP licenseCurrent California RN license
Term
PermanentPart time

Do you qualify?

License
Current California RN license Check your license
Certification
Nurse Practitioner Certification
Certification
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification, maintained current at all times Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times)
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification Certification as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Experience
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
Also asks
Physician Assistant experience considered Will consider experience as a Physician Assistant
Also asks
Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills.
Also asks
Demonstrated ability to present self in a positive and professional manner Demonstrated ability to present self in positive and professional manner

Preferred

Education
Master's degree Master’s degree.

What it pays

Eligibility
Benefits eligibility set by location and employment status Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment statusdetermined by employment status

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
  • BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
  • BenefitsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance programEmployee Assistance program
More benefits (2)
  • BenefitsEmployee discount programEmployee discount program
  • BenefitsVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Manages patients in the NICU
Day to day
Responsible for time management, resource utilization, and positive role modeling
Details
Level 3 NICU, the only one in the Coachella Valley the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley

The workplace

Desert Regional Medical Center logo
Desert Regional Medical Center
Trauma Center

You would be walking into Desert Regional Medical Center on North Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs—a Tenet hospital in the Desert Care Network that has been on this campus since 1948. It holds a Level I Trauma Center designation…

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  • Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
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Your fit

On your path

Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.

Original listing

Posted on Desert Regional Medical Center’s careers page.

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Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Rotate Job Type: Part Time

Hours

The NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner manages patients in the NICU under the direction and indirection supervision of the Medical Director and/or his designees and the Nursing Director according to the established nursing standardized procedures. This role is a leadership position in the department and the individual is responsible for effective time management, resource utilization, and demonstration of positive role modeling.

Qualifications

Required

  • Will consider experience as a Physician Assistant
  • Current California RN license
  • Nurse Practitioner Certification
  • Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times)
  • Certification as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
  • Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to present self in positive and professional manner

Preferred

  • Master’s degree.

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2603019845

What's around it?

In Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,562/mo
Household income
$73,119/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Palm Springs, CA

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