NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

88d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or a Physician Assistant (PA) with a desire to join our multidisciplinary team in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Children’s Hospital at UMMC offers comprehensive services for patients across the spectrum of acute care, including a pediatric ED, pediatric cardiac ICU, pediatric ICU & progressive care unit, a complex labor and delivery unit, ambulatory care services, and a 52-bed NICU. UMMC's clinicians provide 'Top of the Class' Academic Medicine for critically ill neonatal patients. The APP will provide highly intensive care to the most critically ill babies in the state, working in a Level IV NICU with a specialized transport team, state-of-the-art technologies, and world-class high-risk OB, Neonatology, and Subspeciality teams. The APP Team provides 24/7 coverage for NICU patients, responsible for daily patient management, leadership, and resource support for the provider team, and serving as an educational resource for nursing, medical staff, and families. Medical plans and decisions are made in collaboration with attending physicians, utilizing evidence-based interventions and current best practices. The APP and Neonatal fellow function in tandem to support patients within the division of neonatology. The role also includes coverage for the neonatal transport team through the Maryland Regional Neonatal Transport Program (MRNTP). In addition to clinical responsibilities, all APPs participate in professional practice activities. Schedule accommodations will be made and negotiated as needed.

Requirements

Completed an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
Successfully completed NNP/PA Certification
NCC (National Certification Corporation) for NNPs is required
NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) for PAs is required
Solid clinical experience
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
Maryland licensure or eligibility is required
A minimum of two (2) years of neonatal nursing experience for NNP candidates is required
A minimum of two (2) years of work in a NICU/FTN for PA candidates or successful completion of Neonatal PA Residency/Fellowship is required