Building Name:
UVMMC
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Main Campus Location Address:
111
Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department:
APP Lead Full Time Standard Hours:
40
Biweekly Scheduled Hours:
80
Shift:
Day/Night-12
Hr Primary Shift:
7:00 AM
PM Weekend Needs:
Every Third Salary Range:
Min $71.52 Mid $84.80 Max $98.08
Recruiter:
Arianna Biondo 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
- 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
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 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 and 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 PA:
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)
NP:
Completion of a master's, post-master's, 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 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. This is a bargaining union position.