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Job description
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Newborn Medicine Service -Wage
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, weekends required, no nights Setting: Inpatient Newborn Care (Delivery through Discharge) Position Highlights
Join an experienced and highly supportive team of Newborn Medicine APPs
Collaborate closely with engaged and accessible physician partners
Provide comprehensive inpatient care for newborns from delivery through discharge
Thoughtful, individualized orientation plan tailored to your clinical experience and learning needs
Wage position designed to help ensure comprehensive service coverage
Practice in a collaborative academic medical center environment
Onsite NICU available for consultation and transfer of critically ill or higher-acuity neonates when specialized care is needed
Training and mentorship provided to support successful integration into the role
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive newborn assessments and physical examinations
Provide inpatient management of newborn patients from birth through discharge
Attend deliveries as indicated and provide neonatal resuscitation when needed
Develop and implement plans of care in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
Identify newborns requiring a higher level of care and facilitate transfer to the NICU when appropriate
Perform newborn circumcisions in accordance with departmental standards and privileges
Educate and support families regarding newborn care, feeding, safety, and discharge planning
Document patient care in the electronic medical record
Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, consultants, and families
Participate in resident training and learning
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner program
Current licensure and certification as required by state and institutional guidelines
Neonatal, newborn nursery, pediatric, or related clinical experience preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required; training and certification support will be provided for new hires as needed
Circumcision training and/or certification preferred; training opportunities are available for qualified new hires
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and collaborative practice skills
Commitment to providing family-centered care
Why Join Us? At UVA Medical Center, we value collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. New team members benefit from a structured onboarding experience with an individualized orientation plan designed to foster confidence and success. APPs are supported in developing key clinical skills, including neonatal resuscitation and newborn circumcision procedures. Supported by experienced APP colleagues, collaborating physicians, and an onsite NICU team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to newborns and their families from the moment of birth through discharge.
The pay range for this role is $55.82 - $82.29 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
Who can apply
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