PA/NP - Neonatal NICU Level III-C

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township, NJ, seeks an NICU Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant to deliver high‑quality newborn care in a Level III NICU. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and ethical decision‑making in a patient‑centered model.

The ideal candidate will be NNP (NNP eligible) or PA with NICU fellowship, capable of resuscitation, intubation, ventilation management, and critical diagnostic procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• NPI and prescriptive authority; CDS/DEA registration per NJ law.
• PA candidate: completed NICU fellowship and AMA‑CME accredited PA program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in a NICU setting.
• Lead and coordinate care with the hospital team.
• Assess, plan, and implement medical care for newborns.
• Demonstrate proficiency in newborn resuscitation and critical procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical practice

Collaboration

Coaching

Research

Ethical decision-making

Newborn resuscitation

Ventilation management

Spinal tap

X-ray interpretation

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

Physician Assistant program (AMA‑CME accredited)

NICU fellowship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The NICU Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. Proficient in newborn resuscitation, intubation and stabilization, umbilical lines, PIV, arterial blood draw, ventilation management, needle aspiration and chest tubes, spinal tap, interpretation of x-rays, appropriate and efficient use of consultants

NNP required or NNP eligible, PA should have completed a NICU fellowship. K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital is a Level III NICU at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/services/childrens-health/specialties-and-services/neonatal-intensive-care

Facility Information: Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a leading academic medical center and the only Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Monmouth and Ocean counties. With more than 1,200 physicians in 60 specialty areas, Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s team provides high-quality care in a patient-centered environment. Also located on the Jersey Shore campus is HOPE Tower - a 10-story medical office building providing a healing outpatient experience. Guided by a patient-centered approach toward care, and informed by the latest medical breakthroughs, HOPE Tower includes advanced imaging services, a clinical academic center, specialty physician offices, and a cancer center.Awards and Recognition:Ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2023-2024 as the #6 hospital in New Jersey, nationally recognized for High Performing Orthopedics and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery programs, and High Performing for nine areas of care, including aortic valve surgery; heart attack; heart bypass surgery; heart failure; stroke; leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer surgery; diabetes and kidney failureHome to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, the #1 Children’s Hospital in New Jersey, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital, along with Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, is nationally ranked in four specialties, including pediatric cancer, pediatric nephrology, pediatric neurology & neurosurgery, and pediatric urology.Received five consecutive ‘A’ Grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, as of Spring 2023Named by Healthgrades as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for three years in a row (among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation); named a Top 100 Best Hospital in several areas, including Cardiac Care, Stroke Care, Gastrointestinal Care and Gastrointestinal Surgery; recognized with Excellence Awards for Cardiac Surgery, Neurosciences, Cranial Neurosurgery and Critical CareRecognized nationally as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek and a High Performing hospital for maternity care by U.S. News & World ReportReceived Magnet Recognition, six times, from the ANCCReceived the Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth

Community Information: Located in Coastal Monmouth county, NJ, Neptune Township is home to active year round communities. It is a region that enjoys all the advantages of coastal living - such as sand, surf, seafood, and other outdoor activities - yet when fall arrives the residents don’t depart with autumn’s leaves. Neptune is a town rich in Victorian architecture, tree-lined streets, lakes, and parks. There are a variety of restaurants, quaint shops, and stores. Neptune features excellent school systems, charming neighborhoods, and all the advantages of modern suburban life. Easily accessible by car, train and bus, Neptune is about an hour from Philadelphia and New York City. JSUMC is close to the cities of Red bank, Long Branch, Asbury Park, and Belmar. There is a variety of night life activities, restaurants, family oriented culture, & boardwalks for all ages to enjoy.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program. 2. Master\'s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advanced Nurse Practitioner (w/ Master\'s Degree). 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC. 5. NNP eligible

5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Required Qualifications

• Education:

  • Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
  • NICU fellowship

• Licensure & Certifications:

  • Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant License.
  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.