Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Neonatal)
About The Position
Join a collaborative neonatal practice providing care to neonatal patients in Level II and Level III NICUs across a growing Arizona care network. Providers work alongside experienced Neonatologists and Advanced Practice Providers, exercising clinical autonomy while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, family-centered care. The position welcomes new graduate Neonatal Nurse Practitioners as well as experienced providers, including candidates with limited neonatal experience. APP leadership and experienced colleagues provide mentorship and support for professional growth. Providers may work primarily at one preferred facility or become credentialed across multiple facilities. The full-time schedule is based on 2,080 hours annually, with flexible scheduling coordinated by the APP Team Lead. Part-time candidates may also be considered. Additional shifts may be available at enhanced hourly rates depending on facility needs and patient acuity. No on-call coverage is required. Providers are encouraged to participate in quality improvement, clinical education, protocol development, program development, and leadership opportunities. The position offers competitive compensation, a $10,000–$15,000 start-date bonus, 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 a Level III NICU is beneficial.
- Interest in quality improvement and clinical excellence.
- Desire to grow professionally within a collaborative neonatal practice.
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.
Benefits
- Start-date bonus of $10,000–$15,000.
- Relocation assistance up to $10,000.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PTO based on the practitioner's total years of experience.
- CME allowance.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Employer-paid licenses and DEA.
- Malpractice coverage.
- Additional shifts may be available at higher hourly rates depending on facility needs and patient acuity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
