Advanced Practice Provider Neonatology

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

50d • $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 our busy and collaborative Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary NICU team to improve outcomes and support patients and families at a Regional Perinatal Center. This position offers the chance to provide specialized, high-acuity care to critically ill and premature newborns, while working within one of the region’s leading academic health systems.

Requirements

• License and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support certification required
• Familiarity working in electronic medical records.
• Collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment
• Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality at all times

Nice To Haves

• Epic experience a plus.

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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $134,546-$156,970 with additional incentive bonus opportunity, based on years of licensure
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

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