Neonatal Intensive Care Unit APP (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant)

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•$145,900 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health Medical Center is recruiting a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant to join its 25-bed, level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The selected practitioner must have completed NICU-specific training as an NP or PA and will provide care under the supervision of a Neonatologist. The role includes care for infants admitted to the NICU, leadership of high-risk deliveries, patient admissions, daily rounds, procedures, family communication, and discharge planning. Denver Health is an academic, safety-net healthcare system with a commitment to health equity and service to underserved populations. The Department of Inpatient Pediatrics includes the NICU, PICU, Pediatric General Ward, and Well-Baby Nursery, and participates in University of Colorado School of Medicine residency training. The APP will work closely with medical residents and, occasionally, medical students, and may teach trainees. Clinical Instructor status at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is available to practitioners who want a formal academic pathway. The NICU has approximately 450 admissions annually and cares for infants as young as 23 weeks. Services include invasive and high-frequency ventilation, total-body hypothermia for HIE, and nitric oxide therapy for PPHN. The unit has access to pediatric subspecialists and wraparound family support, as well as an integrated high-risk follow-up clinic for NICU graduates. The provider team includes neonatologists, pediatric hospitalists, and APPs. APPs and neonatal hospitalists work a combination of 24-hour shifts and night shifts so that two trained NICU providers are available to respond to high-risk deliveries and emergencies. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary committee work, quality improvement, medical education, and other scholarly activities. The role is regular, with a variable shift, and pays $145,900 to $170,000 per year.

Requirements

Completion of NICU-specific training as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Master's degree.
State Medical Board license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
NRP certification.
Knowledge of medical principles and procedures.
Skill in performing physical examinations and formulating assessments and treatment plans.
Ability to order appropriate diagnostic studies to aid diagnosis.
Knowledge of appropriate medication administration and prescribing.
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment and respond appropriately in emergencies.
Computer skills, including ability to navigate an electronic health record and complete timely documentation.
No previous work experience required.

Nice To Haves

PALS certification is optional but encouraged.
Interest in enhancing professional growth through educational programs and review of current literature.
Interest in a formal academic pathway; Clinical Instructor status may be applied for through the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide critical and intensive care and discharge planning for NICU patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Attend and lead high-risk deliveries in accordance with NRP.
Perform neonatal intensive care procedures, including newborn resuscitation, umbilical line placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, pneumothorax decompression, and circumcision.
Provide consultation for antepartum birthing patients and patients in the nursery.
Use the EPIC electronic health record for order entry, documentation, and communication.
Participate in mission-related activities such as quality improvement projects, medical education, committee work, or other scholarly activity.
Communicate with families and participate in patient admissions and daily rounds.
Contribute to the institution's mission and vision and maintain professional responsibilities, including responding to clinical messages during work hours.

Benefits

Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday annually.
Paid time off, described as starting at 21 days per year and increasing with years of employment; the benefits overview also lists 28 days per year inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Up to six weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
Retirement plan with employer contributions/matching up to 9.5%.
Dependent Care FSA and Health Care FSA.
Employer-paid basic life and disability insurance, with additional coverage available.
Malpractice insurance fully covered, including tail coverage.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, with student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
DEA fee exemption.
Five days of CME time and a $3,500 annual CME allowance.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including the Denver Health Employee Medical Plan.
On-site employee fitness center and RESTORE Center well-being programs.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, professional development, and career advancement pathways through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.