Job Details
Job Ref: R0085352
Category: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Health Care Partner: University of Vermont Medical Center
Location: 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Department: APP Lead
Job Type: Regular
Primary Shift: Day / Night (12hr)
Hours: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Weekend Needs: Every Third
Pay Rate: $71.52 - $98.08 per hour
This is a bargaining union position.
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 regions only neonatal intensive care unit where we work together to deliver coordinated high-quality care for newborns requiring intensive medical support.
What Youll 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: Youll work in an environment rooted in communication, teamwork, and shared decision-making across disciplines.
- Academic environment: As Vermonts 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
- Masters 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
- 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).
NNP Completion
- Completion of a masters, post-masters, 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 youre passionate about neonatal care, thrive in a collaborative setting, and want to be part of a high-performing academic NICU team, wed love to connect with you. Apply today and grow your career where your work truly matters.