Neonatology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Neonatology team at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital in Neptune, NJ.

The role supports a 48-bed Level III-C NICU with 24/7 in-house coverage and a collaborative multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes for critically ill neonates. Ideal candidates hold NJ NP or PA licensure, neonatal fellowship or NNP/NRP/ACLS/BLS certifications, and are prepared for high-acuity care and complex

Qualifications

• Active NJ NP or PA license.
• NNP certification (NP track) or Neonatal Fellowship for PA.
• NRP, BLS, and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience in high-risk neonatal resuscitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk deliveries with neonatal assessment and resuscitation.
• Assess, diagnose, prescribe and perform procedures for neonates.
• Develop care plans with neonatology team.
• Manage neonates using CPAP, ventilation, and advanced modalities.
• Provide 24-hour in-house coverage with a dedicated team.
• Collaborate with subspecialists, pharmacists, dietitians and RNs.

Skills

New Jersey NP license

NNP certification

AHA NRP certification

AHA BLS-Healthcare Provider

AHA ACLS certification

Active NJ PA license

Neonatal Fellowship

Education

Neonatal Fellowship

Job description

Neonatology

Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
Level IIIC NICU at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune , N.J.

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an exceptional and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neonatology team at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, located within Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, N.J. As the first and most comprehensive provider of pediatric care in Monmouth and Ocean counties, our #1 ranked Children's Hospital in New Jersey is equipped with a state-of-the-art 48-bed, Level III-C NICU. In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of neonatal care, blending your clinical expertise with collaborative teamwork to ensure the highest standards of patient outcomes for our most vulnerable patients and their families.

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/k-hovnanian-children-hospital

Core Clinical Duties & Privileges:

• Attend high-risk deliveries to provide immediate neonatal assessment, stabilization, and resuscitation.
• Assess, diagnose, prescribe, and perform specialized procedures for critically ill neonates.
• Develop and manage comprehensive care plans in collaboration with an experienced team of neonatologists.
• Manage patients using advanced respiratory modalities, including high-frequency oscillators, CPAP, and mechanical ventilation.
• Provide continuous 24-hour in-house coverage alongside a dedicated team of three providers at all times.
• Collaborate seamlessly with pediatric subspecialists, respiratory therapists, dedicated neonatal pharmacists, dieticians, and RNs to deliver highly coordinated care.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Practice in a premier 48-bed Level III-C NICU with multiple subspecialty surgery capabilities.
• Highly flexible shift scheduling options (8-, 12-, or 24-hour shifts).
• Favorable call schedule: 7-8 times per month (including 2 weekends), depending on the schedule.
• Excellent ongoing educational opportunities to foster continuous professional growth.
• Prime lifestyle location, centrally situated between New York City and Philadelphia on the beautiful New Jersey coast.

Required Qualifications for NP:

• Licensure: Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner (NP) License.
• Certification: NNP Certification (or eligible to obtain).
• Life Support Certifications:

American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) HCP Certification.

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Required Qualifications for PA:

• Licensure: Active New Jersey Physician Assistant (PA) License.
• Experience/Education: Completion of a dedicated Neonatal Fellowship.
• Life Support Certifications:

American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) HCP Certification.

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

COMPENSATION:

Minimum Starting Base Salary: $160,763.20

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.