Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Level III NICU

INAAP; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

CME allowance

Licenses paid

403b with employer match

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Level III NICU team, supporting high‑risk infants and participating in deliveries and transports. You will work alongside 10 NICU NNPs/PAs and 7 neonatologists in a collaborative, evidence‑based environment with advanced respiratory support options.

This is a full‑time role with 12‑ or 24‑hour shifts.

Qualifications

• BC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a level III nursery.

Responsibilities

• Attend deliveries and participate in patient transports.
• Care for high-risk neonates in a Level III NICU.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists, dieticians, pharmacists, and other specialists.

Skills

Neonatal care

Team collaboration

Education

BC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our organization. Baystate Children's Hospital is a 107-bed and 55-bassinet hospital within Baystate Medical Center in Springfield MA.

Position Highlights

• Join our team of 10 NICU NNPs and PAs and 7 neonatologists in the region's only Level III NICU.
• Top-notch evidence-based care is our highest priority as we manage the daily care of high-risk infants in both our NICU and Continuing Care Nursery. Our APPs attend deliveries and participate in patient transports. We utilize advanced modes of respiratory support including bubble CPAP, NIMV, CMV, HFOV, HFJV, and inhaled nitric oxide.
• Our care team includes respiratory therapists, dietician, pharmacist, occupational therapist, social worker, and case management/discharge planner. Outstanding specialty support is available onsite.
• Opportunity to be engaged in clinical and QI research, as well as involved in the medical education of resident physicians, medical students and APP students.
• This is a full-time position. 12- or 24-hour shifts with rotating days/nights/weekends split evenly across the team.
• Qualifications: BC Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a level III nursery is required.
• Our compensation package consists of a base salary of between $139,000- $176,000 (based on 1.0 FTE, experience level and qualifications) and annual incentive bonus opportunities.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE

• Robust relocation package
• CME allowance and state/federal licenses paid for by Baystate
• Lucrative 403b retirement plan with employer match
• Professional development and mentorship
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more
• Baystate Health is a not-for-profit organization and eligible for the US Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. *It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine personal eligibility.

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.