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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. OR Master's degree in Nursing or in Science with Physician Assistant Science emphasis; no previous work experience required. Certification/Licensure: National certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pending/eligible.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
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
Additional Requirements
- 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.
- CPR Certified.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. A complete application will consist of a current resume, cover letter, and references. Include three professional references in your resume, preferably supervisors. Please complete the online application, including hours worked for each position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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