NICU Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Requirements

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or a Physician Assistant (PA) with a desire to join our multidisciplinary team in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

The UM Galisano Children's Hospital is a comprehensive hospital within UMMC that offers service to patients across the spectrum of acute care. Our Children's Hospital is comprised of a pediatric ED, pediatric cardiac ICU, pediatric ICU & progressive care unit, a complex labor and delivery unit, a compliment of ambulatory care services, and a 52-bed NICU. UMMC's clinicians offer the critically ill neonatal patients of Maryland 'Top of the Class' Academic Medicine.

The APP (Advanced Practice Provider) will be involved in providing highly intensive care to the most critically ill babies in the state. Our facility offers a 37,000 square feet Level IV NICU, a specialized transport team, state of the art technologies in our delivery rooms and world class high-risk OB, Neonatology and Subspeciality teams. In addition, we enjoy an interactive relationship with both the University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland Medical School Physician Assistant Program. Come join our multi-disciplinary team of like-minded professionals to provide care for Maryland's most critically ill newborns.

The APP Team at UMMC, provides 24/7 coverage for the patients in the NICU. The APP is responsible for daily patient management, leadership, resource support for the provider team, and serving as an educational resource for nursing, medical staff, and families. Medical plans and decisions are made in collaboration with attending physicians in a manner that utilizes evidence-based interventions and, current best practice, while providing support and education for all team members. The APP and Neonatal fellow are expected to function in tandem with collaborative roles supporting the patients within the division of neonatology. Additionally, the role of the Neonatal APP has expanded to provide coverage for the neonatal transport team 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 made and negotiated as needed.

• The successful candidate will have completed an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program and successfully obtained NNP/PA Certification.
• NCC (National Certification Corporation) for NNPs is required.
• NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) for PAs is required.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate solid clinical experience, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maryland licensure or eligibility is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of neonatal nursing experience for NNP candidates is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work in a NICU/FTN for PA candidates or successful completion of Neonatal PA Residency/Fellowship is required.
• New graduate Neonatal NPs are encouraged to apply.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.