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Nurse Practitioner Neonatal

Providence

Centralia, WA

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NPNeonatology

Posted Sep 11

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Pay and benefits

Against the board
Washington nursing median is $53/hrWashington nursing postings that state pay run $35/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $63/hr, across 941 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
  • CME benefits available

What's around it?

In Centralia, WA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 7% above the US average

Median rent
$1,084/mo
Household income
$56,219/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Centralia, WA

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Join a Growing Neonatal Team in Southwest Washington.

Providence Centralia Hospital is seeking Neonatal nurse practitioners to join a newly developing neonatal service that provides essential newborn and neonatal support for families throughout Southwest Washington. The group is recruiting for 2.6 clinical FTEs and one 0.1 FTE APP Lead position, offering the opportunity to help shape and grow this important program from the ground up.

This role combines meaningful clinical practice, close collaboration with obstetric, pediatric, emergency medicine, and nursing teams, and the chance to make a lasting impact in a community-focused hospital setting.

**Position Details:**

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  • Full-time position
  • 0.1 FTE APP Lead opportunity available for an experienced provider interested in leadership responsibilities
  • Average schedule of 10,10-hour day shifts per month (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Approximately 10 overnight calls from home per month
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity to help build and develop a growing neonatal service

**Clinical

Responsibilities

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  • Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization of infants requiring higher levels of care
  • Attendance at high-risk deliveries and deliveries requested by Obstetric providers
  • Daily multidisciplinary rounds and well newborn coverage in the Providence Centralia Hospital nursery
  • Coordinating care for pediatric patients awaiting transfer to higher-acuity facilities
  • Consultation and admission support for infants presenting through the Emergency Department
  • Direct admission of newborns and infants from community pediatric practices

Compensation & Benefits

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  • Compensation is between $142,420 and $191,003 per year

_The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them._

**Join Providence**

This is a unique opportunity to help establish and grow a neonatal program while enjoying a flexible schedule, supportive colleagues, and the rewarding experience of caring for newborns and their families in a community-focused setting.

**Where You’ll Work**

Providence Centralia Hospital is a 127-bed hospital serving a mixed rural and suburban area in southwest Washington. The dedicated providers and staff are known for taking their time with patients while working collaboratively with each other to provide the highest quality of care. Providence Centralia was one of only 405 U. S. hospitals to be named a Joint Commission Top Performer.

**Where You’ll Live**

Centralia is a semi-rural community of 16,000 in scenic southwest Washington. The area features a mix of farmland and timberland threaded by a number of revered salmon and steelhead rivers, ideal for outdoor recreation. Situated between the mountains and the coast, this community has world-class antique shops, boutiques and outlet shopping, while serving as a hub for those traveling from metropolitan areas. Property with acreage is still relatively affordable in Lewis County, and there is no state income tax in Washington.

**Who You’ll Work For**

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Sourced from Providence’s careers page.

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