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Pediatrix is looking for an experienced or new graduate neonatal nurse practitioner to join our group practicing at Baptist Health Lexington Hospital in Lexington, KY. This is a community hospital regionally referred to as "The Baby Hospital."

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Coverage of a 32-bed, Level-III NICU
• Well-baby coverage, as needed
• Delivery room team leadership
• Nursing staff education
• Collaboration with on-site sub-specialty support, including maternal-fetal medicine, labor and delivery, general obstetrics, pediatric radiology, urology, ophthalmology, cardiology and genetics

About our practice:

Our practice has served the Lexington community for nearly 50 years. We offer a friendly, family-oriented, supportive team environment committed to delivering evidence-based medicine.

• Expanding NICU team currently consists of 4 physicians and when fully-staffed, 4 advanced practice nurses and PAs
• Dedicated delivery room team includes a NICU nurse and respiratory therapist to attend routine C-sections and meconium deliveries
• Second- and third-year fellows offer additional support and teaching opportunities
• Supportive research environment with published and Magnet-recognized nursing staff

Our group is well versed at different modalities and interfaces to provide CPAP/NIPPV, delivering a wide range of services with sub-specialty support, excluding ECMO and surgical services . We enjoy supportive relationships with hospital administration, the hospital foundation and community members.

About Baptist Health Lexington:

Baptist Health Lexington serves the Central and Eastern Kentucky regions with a growing average of 3,700 deliveries per year. Baptist Health Lexington is a major medical research and education center and provides a wide range of services, including maternal transfer and a full scope of pediatric sub-specialties. Recent awards include:

• The Leapfrog Group: Grade "A" for hospital safety, 2019
• Becker's Healthcare: "100 great hospitals in America," 2019
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Hospital Compare program: 4-star rating, 2019
• Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2018 & 2019

About the community:

Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," Lexington is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass Region and is rich in tradition and history. What makes the Bluegrass Region unique is the variety of its landscape, educational opportunities, family activities, arts and culture, businesses and economy. In fact, Lexington has been recognized by multiple national sources as a top community for home-buyers (Movoto Real Estate), jobs (Forbes) and college towns (Livability.com). The Bluegrass Region remains one of the most well-educated areas in the state, and the public schools are consistently listed among the nation's best for cities of Lexington's size. The area's charm, low cost of living and exceptional quality of life make Lexington a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

The compensation and benefits referenced is for illustrative purposes only, and will be discussed during and after the interview process.

Effective November 1 st , 2021 Pediatrix will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption.

*Must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Nursing

Benefits

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.

*Our benefits include:

• Health (various options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance
• 401(k) with annual matching program
• Advanced and continuing medical education
• Leadership training and advancement opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount
• Professional liability insurance
• Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing

*These benefits are for full time employees, employees in other types of employment classifications may be eligible for some of these benefits.



Mednax, Inc. and its affiliated practices operating as Pediatrix® Medical Group (Pediatrix) are one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians have been committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties including obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology are complemented by 18 pediatric subspecialties and a newly expanded area of primary and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Today through almost 8,000 employees in 38 states, dedicated teams including physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business and operational experts work together every day to fulfill our mission to take great care of the patient®. We invite you to join the Pediatrix® family and help shape the future of health care for women, babies and children.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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