Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Join a Level IV NICU at Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital is home to the region’s top neonatologists and pediatric intensivists and a 54-bed Level IV neonatal ICU. We care for our most fragile newborns alongside a full range of medical and surgical pediatric subspecialty care, a newly designed pediatric emergency room, a 14-bed pediatric ICU with step-down, and an inpatient pediatric unit with a dedicated epilepsy monitoring unit.

As a Neonatal APP, you will be a core member of the team, working with neonatologists and subspecialists to care for critically ill and premature infants. The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will: Provide direct care to critically ill and premature neonates, within the limits of training and credentialing and in collaboration with the supervising neonatologist.

Attend high-risk deliveries and take part in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization. Perform and assist with neonatal procedures as credentialed, such as airway management, line placement, and lumbar puncture. Complete admission evaluations and daily assessments, and take part in multidisciplinary rounds, consults, and ongoing monitoring with the neonatology and PA teams.

Review laboratory and diagnostic results, and escalate abnormal findings to the responsible clinician according to urgency. Plan and support discharge and follow-up, including screening results and coordination with outpatient and subspecialty providers. Educate and support families, including preparing them for discharge, with age-appropriate patient and family teaching.

Document all aspects of care promptly, within 24 hours of patient care and in accordance with unit guidelines. Maintain competency in neonatal care. Keep certifications current, including annual CPR review (submit a valid card to the Chair and Practice Coordinator), attend mandatory in-services, and complete the continuing education required to maintain certification and licensure.