NICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVMMC

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.