Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Neonatal)

HealthOp Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide advanced neonatal care in Level II and Level III NICUs across a growing neonatal care network in Arizona. Providers may work primarily at one preferred facility or become credentialed across multiple locations. The care model provides in-house coverage with Neonatologist support, with no on-call responsibilities. Scheduling is flexible and coordinated by the APP Team Lead; additional shifts may be available at enhanced hourly rates depending on facility needs and patient acuity. Join a collaborative practice focused on clinical excellence, mentorship, evidence-based care, and exceptional patient outcomes. Providers exercise clinical autonomy while working closely with Neonatologists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. New graduate Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and candidates with limited neonatal experience are welcome; prior NICU experience is preferred but not required. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, clinical education, protocol development, program development, policy implementation, and leadership. Compensation includes a start-date bonus of $10,000–$15,000 and relocation assistance up to $10,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, PTO based on total years of experience, a CME allowance, a cell phone allowance, employer-paid licenses and DEA, and malpractice coverage.

Requirements

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) certification.
Active Arizona license or eligibility for Arizona licensure.
Current national certification appropriate to the specialty or role.
Ability to practice in neonatal intensive care settings.
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior NICU experience is preferred but not required.
Experience working in Level III NICU environments is beneficial.
Interest in quality improvement and clinical excellence.
Desire to grow professionally within a collaborative neonatal practice.
New graduate NNPs and candidates with limited neonatal experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced neonatal care in Level II and Level III NICU settings.
Assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal patients using evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with Neonatologists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
Participate in daily patient management and care planning.
Exercise autonomous clinical judgment within scope of practice.
Support the 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.
Educate patients' families about 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.