APP, Neonatology, Full Time, Night

Position Summary

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Neonatal Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive, evidence-based clinical care to neonates in The Valley Hospital Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In addition, the APP may provide clinical support to the newborn Nursery and attend routine newborn deliveries as needed. In alignment with Valley Health System’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence in patient- and family-centered care, the NNP/PA collaborates with neonatologists and the interdisciplinary care team to optimize clinical outcomes, safety, and the family experience.
 

Education

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse licensure

• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NCC or equivalent)

• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification Neonatal
  
  OR
   

• Physician Assistant Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Current New Jersey Physician Assistant licensure

• NCCPA certification

• Neonatal or critical care experience strongly preferred

• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical practice experience in related field. • Experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU• Demonstrated competency in neonatal procedures and acute clinical decision-making

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills• Interest in quality improvement, education, or program development• Position includes day, night, weekend, holiday, and overnight in-house coverage based on departmental and operational needs

Salary

• Minimum new grad base salary $154 K. Salary commensurate with years of experience as an NP/PA
  Please note: The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)

• Ability to earn up to 5% quality incentive.

Job Location

Shift

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.