Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/ Neonatal Physician Assistant
University of New Mexico
- Albuquerque, NM
- $7,857-11,246 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Working Title Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/ Neonatal Physician Assistant
Position Grade 17
Position Summary The Division of Neonatology is seeking applicants for Neonatal Practice Specialists to join other NNP's and PA's at the University of New Mexico's Children's Hospital. The successful applicant will provide mid-level medical and patient care services to at-risk newborn infants and their families in a Level II and Level III Intermediate Care Nursery and Level III NICU. A Neonatal Practice Specialist works with neonatologists, fellows and other departmental specialists in this busy NICU, which has access to all subspecialties. Duties will include diagnosing and treating in collaboration with these colleagues, making independent and interdependent decisions in the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of the health care needs of the infant at risk. There are many teaching, research, and mentoring opportunities available.Conditions of Employment
- May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
- UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
- Must maintain certification status.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- NRP Certification
- Knowledge of and experience with patient care requirements of at-risk newborns in a Level III NBICU
- Physician Assistants with previous neonatal experience
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Neonatology Division Support (997O1)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $7,857.20 to $11,245.87
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 9/11/2023
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application. A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and references. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be former supervisors. Interviewees will be asked to provide a writing and/or technical sample. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the for additional details.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.