What are the responsibilities and job description for the NICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVMMC position at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center?
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 region’s only neonatal intensive care unit where we work together to deliver coordinated, high‑quality care for newborns requiring intensive medical support.
What You’ll Do
What you bring
Healthy staffing & support
A well‑balanced team of experienced NICU APPs and neonatologists provides consistent collaboration and dependable support.
Strong, collaborative culture
You’ll work in an environment rooted in communication, teamwork, and shared decision‑making across disciplines.
Academic environment
As Vermont’s 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 & licensure
NP: Completion of a master's, post-master's, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body is required.
Ready to join us?
If you’re passionate about neonatal care, thrive in a collaborative setting, and want to be part of a high‑performing academic NICU team, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today and grow your career where your work truly matters.
What You’ll 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.
- 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
- Weekend rotation: Approximately every 3rd weekend (varied pattern)
- No call requirements
- 100% inpatient; no travel to other locations
What you bring
- 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
- Prior inpatient NICU APP experience
- Comfort working in a high‑acuity academic environment
Healthy staffing & support
A well‑balanced team of experienced NICU APPs and neonatologists provides consistent collaboration and dependable support.
Strong, collaborative culture
You’ll work in an environment rooted in communication, teamwork, and shared decision‑making across disciplines.
Academic environment
As Vermont’s 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 & licensure
- Master’s 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:
NP: Completion of a master's, post-master's, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body is required.
Ready to join us?
If you’re passionate about neonatal care, thrive in a collaborative setting, and want to be part of a high‑performing academic NICU team, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today and grow your career where your work truly matters.