Advanced Practice Provider Neonatology

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

4d • $134,546 - $156,970 • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Neonatology at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its multidisciplinary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at a Regional Perinatal Center. The position provides specialized, high-acuity care to premature and critically ill newborns and supports patients and families. The primary site is the Downtown Campus at 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208. The NICU has an average daily census of 46, with patient assignments of 4–10 depending on acuity. The role includes rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, and participation in the APP-RT Neonatal Transport team and NICU Response team for high-risk and preterm births.

The role involves advanced neonatal assessment and management, coordination of individualized care plans, diagnostic testing and treatment, family education, discharge and follow-up planning, and participation in resuscitation, procedures, transport, quality improvement, and education activities. Albany Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including incentive bonus opportunity based on years of licensure.

Requirements

• Active New York State license and registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Board certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Familiarity working in electronic medical records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Epic experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care to premature and critically ill newborns.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments.
• Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions, including acute, chronic, and complex medical issues.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans based on clinical findings.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and monitoring data.
• Administer and manage medications, therapies, and life-support interventions.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Manage discharge planning and follow-up care for high-risk infants.
• Educate and support families and caregivers, including explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and education activities within the NICU.
• Participate in high-risk births, including neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Conduct or assist with neonatal procedures, including intubation, umbilical catheter placement, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, surfactant administration, PICC lines, lumbar puncture, and circumcision.
• Serve as a member of the Neonatal Transport Team providing air and ground transport.
• Collaborate effectively across departments to support cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment.
• Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality and protect sensitive information in accordance with applicable laws and Albany Med policies.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $134,546–$156,970, with additional incentive bonus opportunity based on years of licensure.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Albany Med retirement plan and a 403(b).
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time.
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support.
• Health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• Services and programs supporting emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level