Department/Unit:
Pediatrics Neonatology
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
Salary range: $134,546-$156,970
The Division of Neonatology at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary NICU team to improve outcomes and support patients and families at a Regional Perinatal Center.
Position Highlights:
• Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
• Primary site: Downtown Campus- 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany NY 12208
• Average daily census of 46 with a patient assignment of 4-10 depending on acuity.
• APP-RT Neonatal Transport team and NICU Response team for high risk and preterm births.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced clinical care to premature and critically ill newborns
- Perform comprehensive physical assessments
- Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions, including acute, chronic, and complex medical issues
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans based on clinical findings
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and monitoring data
- Administer and manage medications, therapies, and life0support interventions
- Collaborate with neonatologists, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
- Manage discharge planning and follow-up care for high-risk infants
- Educate and support families and caregivers, including explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to regulatory and quality standards
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives and education activities within the NICU
- Participate in high-risk births, including neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
- Conduct or assist with neonatal procedures including intubation, umbilical catheter placement, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, surfactant administration, PICC lines, lumbar puncture, and circumcision
- Serve as a member of the Neonatal Transport Team providing air and ground transport
Qualifications:
- License and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Board certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support certification required
- Familiarity working in electronic medical records. Epic experience a plus.
- Collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment
- Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality at all times
This position offers the chance to provide specialized, high-acuity care to critically ill and premature newborns, while working within one of the region0s leading academic health systems.
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive base salary range of $134,546-$156,970 with additional incentive bonus opportunity, based on years of licensure
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
- Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
- Employee wellness programs and mental health support
