NICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVMMC

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent mentorship

Collaborative culture

Learning opportunities

Job summary

A prominent health institution in Vermont seeks a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its NICU. The role involves delivering comprehensive inpatient neonatal care and working closely with a collaborative team. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and relevant certification. New graduates with NICU experience are welcome to apply. Join a high-performing team where your contributions impact the lives of newborns needing intensive care.

Qualifications

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) required.
• NICU experience as RN or APP preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient neonatal care from birth through age two.
• Independently manage neonatal patient encounters.
• Participate in collaborative rounds with multidisciplinary teams.
• Partner with multidisciplinary leadership to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Skills

Neonatal care

Effective communication

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Master’s degree

Current certification as APRN or PA

VT PA license or eligibility

ARC‑PA or NCCPA certification (as applicable)

Job description

The neonatology team at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) in Burlington, Vermont is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our NICU, the region’s only neonatal intensive care unit where we work together to deliver coordinated, high‑quality care for newborns requiring intensive medical support.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient neonatal care from birth through age two.
• Independently manage neonatal patient encounters with support appropriate to experience level.
• Participate in collaborative rounds with neonatologists, APPs, nursing, respiratory therapy, and allied health partners.
• Partner closely with multidisciplinary leadership to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Schedule

• 1.0 FTE / 40 hours weekly
• 6 shifts per 2‑week pay period

Shift Options Include

• Days: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Nights: 6:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Optional 26‑hour shifts

Additional Details

• Weekend rotation: Approximately every 3rd weekend (varied pattern)
• No call requirements
• 100% inpatient; no travel to other locations

What you bring

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• NICU experience (as an RN or APP)
• New graduate NNPs and PAs with NICU background welcome
• Strong clinical judgment and effective communication

Preferred

• Prior inpatient NICU APP experience
• Comfort working in a high‑acuity academic environment

Why join this team?

Healthy staffing and support

A well‑balanced team of experienced NICU APPs and neonatologists provides consistent collaboration and dependable support.

Strong, collaborative culture

You’ll work in an environment rooted in communication, teamwork, and shared decision‑making across disciplines.

Academic environment

As Vermont’s only academic medical center, the NICU offers continual learning, teaching opportunities, and exposure to a diverse neonatal population.

Excellent mentorship

New graduates receive thoughtful guidance, while experienced APPs enjoy autonomy backed by a skilled, supportive team.

Meaningful impact

Make a real difference for newborns needing intensive care and support families through pivotal moments.

Education and licensure

• Master’s degree required
• Current (or eligible) certification to practice as an APRN from the VT State Board of Nursing or as a PA from the VT State Board of Medical Practice
• Successful completion of an APRN or PA educational program recognized by the State of Vermont

Pa

• Completion of an ARC‑PA–approved program (prior to January 2001 – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Np

• Completion of a master’s, post‑master's, or doctorate from a CCNE‑ or ACEN‑accredited nurse practitioner program
• Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body

Ready to join us?

If you’re passionate about neonatal care, thrive in a collaborative setting, and want to be part of a high‑performing academic NICU team, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today and grow your career where your work truly matters.