Advanced Practice Provider Neonatology

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center's Division of Neonatology is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the busy NICU. Join a multidisciplinary team at the Regional Perinatal Center with rotating shifts at the Downtown Campus.

Expect to care for premature and critically ill newborns, perform assessments, and develop care plans. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, with opportunities for growth and education within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered as NP or PA in New York State.
• Completed an accredited NP or PA training program.
• Board certified in applicable specialty.
• NRP and BLS certifications required.
• Epic EMR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care to premature and critically ill newborns.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments.
• Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Order/interpret diagnostic tests and monitoring data.
• Administer medications and life support therapies.
• Coordinate with NICU team for patient care.

Skills

NYS NP/PA license

Board certification

NRP certification

BLS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited NP/PA program

Tools

Epic

Job description

Department/Unit:

Pediatrics Neonatology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

Salary range: $134,546-$156,970

The Division of Neonatology at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary NICU team to improve outcomes and support patients and families at a Regional Perinatal Center.

Position Highlights

• Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
• Primary site: Downtown Campus- 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany NY 12208
• Average daily census of 46 with a patient assignment of 4-10 depending on acuity.
• APP-RT Neonatal Transport team and NICU Response team for high risk and preterm births.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced clinical care to premature and critically ill newborns

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments

• Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions, including acute, chronic, and complex medical issues

• Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans based on clinical findings

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and monitoring data

• Administer and manage medications, therapies, and life‑support interventions

• Collaborate with neonatologists, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care

• Manage discharge planning and follow-up care for high-risk infants

• Educate and support families and caregivers, including explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to regulatory and quality standards

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and education activities within the NICU

• Participate in high-risk births, including neonatal resuscitation and stabilization

• Conduct or assist with neonatal procedures including intubation, umbilical catheter placement, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, surfactant administration, PICC lines, lumbar puncture, and circumcision

• Serve as a member of the Neonatal Transport Team providing air and ground transport

Qualifications:

• License and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• Board certification

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support certification required

• Familiarity working in electronic medical records. Epic experience a plus.

• Collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment

• Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality at all times

This position offers the chance to provide specialized, high‑acuity care to critically ill and premature newborns, while working within one of the region’s leading academic health systems.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range of $134,546-$156,970 with additional incentive bonus opportunity, based on years of licensure
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence‑based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area’s largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coveragewith no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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