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Neonatology NP for Gastonia, NC (Perm)

Gastonia, NC 28054

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We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, to join our well-established, 16-bed Level-III NICU practice at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, located in the Charlotte suburb of Gastonia. IDEAL NNP OPPORTUNITY in an award-winning hospital!

Job Description:
  • CaroMont Health is expanding in 2024 with a second hospital in nearby Belmont, NC, which will have a labor and delivery service with a level 1 newborn nursery.
  • Our CaroMont NICU has been featured in the Wall Street Journal as a Luxury Birthplace, with architectural design, for single room NICU and mother-baby care.
  • The team consists of 2 neonatologist and 5-6 NNPs who provide care at CaroMont Regional Medical Center for patients of Gaston and surrounding counties
  • The NICU has approximately 320 admissions and 1900 births annually, with an average daily census of 10 
  • NNPs work in our 16-suite, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and will also help with covering the newborn nursery 
  • NNPs provide 20 hours per day of shift coverage, in collaboration with the Neonatologists who provide in-house daytime coverage and back-up call from home at night.
  • CaroMont Regional Medical Center, is located just 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte and 15 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
  • CaroMont Health has been recognized with numerous awards, including being named one of Thomson Reuters’ Top 100 Hospital.
  • Candidates must be NNP Board Certified (cannot accept FNP, PNP, or any other NP certifications)
  • Not accepting new graduate candidates - Current 2+ years of employment experience as NNP (not including RN experience) is required
  • Not accepting Locums candidates
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement (to be discussed at interview).  Provider may submit salary expectations.
  • 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)
  • NC license (or willing to obtain) 
  • Current 2+ years of employment experience as NNP (not including RN experience))
ABOUT THE FACILITY About CaroMont Regional Medical Center - Gastonia:
Established in 1946, CaroMont Regional Medical Center is a 476-bed medical center located in Gastonia, NC. Nationally recognized for exceptional care and patient safety, this acute care hospital offers a Level III Trauma Center, Pediatric Care Center, nationally-accredited Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art birthing center and Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and acts anchor for the CaroMont Regional Medical Center system of Emergency Care Centers and free-standing hospitals.

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:
Gastonia, N.C., just minutes west of Charlotte, is one of the area’s best places to live and work with an ideal combination of location, size and livability. Gastonia is the largest of Gaston County’s 13 municipalities and one of the largest cities in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Selected as an All-America City three times, Gastonia’s desirable quality of life is the result of its beautiful natural surroundings, friendly neighborhoods, responsive government and vibrant business environment.

Charlotte’s warm weather affords plenty of opportunities to relish in the great outdoors all year long with mild change of seasons.  Enjoy a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains 90 minutes away or relax on one of the many pristine Carolina beaches – just three and a half hours away. The area offers an assortment of family venues such as the US Olympic White Water Center, the Discovery Place, Children’s Theater, Schiele Museum of Natural History, along with access to world-class museums and top performing arts at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Belk, Ovens and Knights Theaters.  Professional, collegiate and recreational sports abound with the NFL Carolina Panthers, NBA Hornets, AAA Charlotte Nights Minor League Baseball, Charlotte Independence Soccer Team, and a short drive to Tobacco Road College Basketball.  Oh! There is also NASCAR.  There is a wide range of residential choices to fit every budget and lifestyle – whether you are looking for big city downtown living, golf course communities, waterfront lifestyle, majestic horse farms or historic neighborhoods – there is a lifestyle for everyone. It’s a great place to live and the cost of living is affordable.  Direct flight travel from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, an American Airline Hub and 6th busiest US airport, offers a gateway to great destinations near and abroad.    

Meet Your Recruiter

Lisa Kaiser
Senior Recruiter

Lisa joined Wapiti Medical Staffing as a Recruiter in February 2022. Prior to coming to Wapiti, Lisa spent over 21 years in Retail Pharmacy in multiple roles including Manager, CPhT and Compliance Officer. Some of her accolades include Diabetic Lifestyle Coach, Orthotic Shoe Fitter and ACHC Accreditation Specialist. Lisa was also the recipient of Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award by the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.

Lisa is a mother of two adult children, Eric and Brooke, whom she is incredibly proud of. In her spare time, she enjoys DIY projects, drawing and painting, traveling both domestically and internationally, cooking, gardening and experiencing new adventures so she can continue to check things off her bucket list.

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  • ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • ATLS: Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • BLS: Basic Life Support
  • CALS: Comprehensive Advanced Life Support
  • NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support