Job Requirements Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) or Neonatal Physician Assistant (PA-C)The
University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our multidisciplinary team in our
Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Role & ResponsibilitiesThe Neonatal APP team provides
24/7 coverage for patients in the NICU. Responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive daily management of critically ill neonates
- Supporting the medical team through clinical leadership and resource management
- Serving as an educational resource for nursing staff, medical staff, and patient families
- Developing and implementing patient care plans in collaboration with attending neonatologists
- Utilizing evidence-based interventions and current best practices
- Providing clinical support and education to members of the multidisciplinary team
- Working collaboratively with Neonatal Fellows and attending physicians within the Division of Neonatology
- Participating in neonatal transport coverage through the Maryland Regional Neonatal Transport Program (MRNTP)
In addition to clinical responsibilities, all APPs participate in professional practice activities at varying levels.
Schedule accommodations will be discussed and negotiated as needed.The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program with successful completion of national certification, or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with appropriate national certification
- NCC (National Certification Corporation) certification is required for NNP candidates
- NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification is required for PA candidates
- Current Maryland licensure or eligibility for licensure
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
