Neonatal Practice Specialist

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 93,934 - 134,440; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Albuquerque is seeking an on-call Neonatal Practice Specialist to provide comprehensive care for at-risk newborns. The role involves collaboration with medical teams in a Level II to IV NICU and requires a Bachelor’s degree and national certification. Responsibilities include diagnosing and managing neonatal health needs, with additional opportunities for teaching and mentoring. The position offers a competitive salary range of $8,417.07 - $12,046.67 monthly, though it's not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; at least 1 year of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with pending certification.
• Knowledgeable in patient care for at-risk newborns.
• Clinical decision-making skills in a NICU environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mid-level medical care to at-risk newborns.
• Make independent and collaborative decisions in patient management.
• Perform advanced inpatient management responsibilities.

Skills

Neonatal care

Collaboration with medical teams

Patient assessment

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Position Summary

The Division of Neonatology is actively recruiting on-call Neonatal Practice Specialists to join our NNPs and PAs at the University of New Mexico's Children’s Hospital.

The Neonatal Practice Specialist will provide mid-level medical and patient care services to at-risk newborn infants and their families in a Level II to IV NICU. You will work with neonatologists, fellows and other departmental specialists in this busy NICU, which has access to all subspecialties. You will diagnose and treat in collaboration with these colleagues, make independent and interdependent decisions in the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of the health care needs of the infant at risk. You will also perform clinically indicated and advanced inpatient management responsibilities with night call in the NICU. There are many teaching, research, and mentoring opportunities available.

Conditions of Employment

• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• CPR Certified.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. OR Master’s degree in Nursing or in Science with Physician Assistant Science emphasis; no previous work experience required. Certification/Licensure: National certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pending/eligible.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• NRP Certification
• Knowledge of and experience with patient care requirements of at-risk newborns in a Level IV NBICU
• Physician Assistants with previous neonatal experience

Additional Requirements

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM

Department: Neonatology Division Support (997O1)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: On-Call

Term End Date: (none specified)

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Monthly $8,417.07 - $12,046.67

Benefits Eligible: This is not a benefits eligible position.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 7/21/2025

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit resume, cover letter, three professional references, preferably supervisors with email and phone contact, and official transcripts for highest degree earned.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.