Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Neonatal) - Phoenix, AZ
About The Position
Join a high-performing neonatal team committed to clinical excellence, transparency, and exceptional patient outcomes. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while working alongside experienced Neonatologists and Advanced Practice Providers who value teamwork, mentorship, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will provide advanced neonatal care across Level II and Level III NICU settings, managing a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity. Providers are trusted to exercise strong clinical judgment, participate in patient management decisions, and deliver evidence-based care that supports both infants and their families. Beyond direct patient care, you'll have opportunities to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, education programs, and leadership development efforts. The organization actively encourages professional growth and supports providers who want to make a meaningful impact on both patient outcomes and program development.
Requirements
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) certification
- Active or eligible Arizona licensure
- Current national certification appropriate to role
- Ability to practice in neonatal intensive care settings
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior NICU experience
- Experience working in Level III NICU environments
- Participation in quality improvement or clinical practice initiatives
- Experience mentoring or educating clinical staff
- Interest in leadership and program development activities
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced neonatal care in Level II and Level III NICU settings
- Assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal patients utilizing evidence-based practices
- Collaborate closely with Neonatologists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams
- Participate in daily patient management and care planning
- Exercise autonomous clinical judgment within scope of practice
- Support implementation and development of clinical protocols and best practices
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and outcome-focused projects
- Assist with program development and policy implementation efforts
- Educate patients' families regarding treatment plans and care expectations
- Mentor and support new and existing clinical staff
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Engage in continuing education and professional development activities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Short-term disability
- Licensing and credentialing support
- PTO based on years of experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
