Job detail

NICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVMMC

University of Vermont Health Network

#Physician Assistant #Inpatient #NICU #Newborn Care #12-Hour Shifts #Academic Medical Center #PA #Neonatology #High-Acuity

Quick overview

The role involves delivering comprehensive inpatient neonatal care from birth through age two, independently managing patient encounters with appropriate support based on experience level. Responsibilities also include participating in collaborative rounds with neonatologists and allied health partners to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with required NICU experience, welcoming new graduates who possess a strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills. A Master's degree is required, along with current certification recognized by the Vermont State Boards of Nursing or Medical Practice.

postgraduate degreeTeamworkCommunicationMentorshipClinical JudgmentInpatient CarePatient ManagementNeonatal CareNeonatologyCollaborative RoundsHigh-Acuity Environment

Job description

Building Name

UVMMC -
Medical
Center -
Main
Campus
Location
Address: 111
Colchester
Avenue,
Burlington
Vermont
Regular
Department:
APP
Lead
Full
Time
Standard
Hours: 40
Biweekly
Scheduled
Hours: 80
Shift:
Day/Night-12Hr
Primary
Shift: 7:00
AM - 8:30
PM
Weekend
Needs: Every Third

Salary Range

Min $71.52 Mid $84.80 Max $98.08 Recruiter: Arianna Biondo The neonatology team at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) in Burlington, Vermont is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our NICU, the region’s only neonatal intensive care unit where we work together to deliver coordinated, high‑quality care for newborns requiring intensive medical support. What you’ll do
Deliver comprehensive inpatient neonatal care from birth through age two.
Independently manage neonatal patient encounters with support appropriate to experience level.
Participate in collaborative rounds with neonatologists, APPs, nursing, respiratory therapy, and allied health partners.
Partner closely with multidisciplinary leadership to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Schedule
1.0 FTE / 40 hours weekly
6 shifts per 2‑week pay period Shift options include:
Days: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Nights: 6:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Optional 26‑hour shifts Additional details:
Weekend rotation: Approximately every 3rd weekend (varied pattern)
No call

Requirements

100% inpatient; no travel to other locations What you bring Required
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
NICU experience (as an RN or APP)
New graduate NNPs and PAs with NICU background welcome
Strong clinical judgment and effective communication Preferred
Prior inpatient NICU APP experience
Comfort working in a high‑acuity academic environment Why join this team? Healthy staffing and support A well‑balanced team of experienced NICU APPs and neonatologists provides consistent collaboration and dependable support. Strong, collaborative culture You’ll work in an environment rooted in communication, teamwork, and shared decision‑making across disciplines. Academic environment As Vermont’s only academic medical center, the NICU offers continual learning, teaching opportunities, and exposure to a diverse neonatal population. Excellent mentorship New graduates receive thoughtful guidance, while experienced APPs enjoy autonomy backed by a skilled, supportive team. Meaningful impact Make a real difference for newborns needing intensive care and support families through pivotal moments. Education and licensure
Master’s degree required
Current (or eligible) certification to practice as an APRN from the VT State Board of Nursing or as a PA from the VT State Board of Medical Practice
Successful completion of an APRN or PA educational program recognized by the State of Vermont PA: Completion of an ARC‑PA–approved program (prior to January 2001 – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) NP: Completion of a master’s, post‑master's, or doctorate from a CCNE‑ or ACEN‑accredited nurse practitioner program Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body Ready to join us? If you’re passionate about neonatal care, thrive in a collaborative setting, and want to be part of a high‑performing academic NICU team, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today and grow your career where your work truly matters. This is a bargaining union position. The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high-quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job-related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.