Neonatal Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner / Fellowship-Trained Physician Assistant

Location: Richmond, VA

Schedule: Full-time

A state-of-the-art Level IV NICU is expanding and is actively hiring experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and Fellowship-Trained Physician Assistants (PAs) to join a growing team dedicated to providing advanced care for critically ill newborns. This new unit will offer specialized treatment for complex prenatal and fetal conditions and will be supported by a dedicated neonatal transport team—capable of both ground and air transport and offering lifesaving ECMO services.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Advanced Practice Provider in the NICU, you’ll demonstrate clinical expertise and leadership in the care of neonates, engaging in comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and the development of evidence-based care plans. You’ll also serve as a mentor and resource for patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Clinical Practice:

• Perform advanced assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and develop treatment plans.
• Manage critically ill neonates, including initiating and adjusting therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of care.
• Support emergency procedures and care transitions (inpatient, ambulatory, home health).

Coaching & Leadership:

• Mentor staff and students through direct observation, teaching, and feedback.
• Lead by example in patient advocacy, problem-solving, and adapting care delivery systems.
• Develop educational resources and implement staff training initiatives.

Collaboration & Consultation:

• Coordinate patient care by partnering with internal departments, community resources, and payers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case discussions.
• Offer expert consultation to patients, families, and clinical colleagues.

Research & Quality Improvement:

• Apply current research and evidence-based practice to optimize patient outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and clinical innovation.
• Engage in scholarly activities, such as presenting, publishing, or participating in research initiatives.

Ethical & Professional Practice:

• Promote ethical decision-making in patient care.
• Facilitate resolution of ethical dilemmas through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Uphold patient rights and incorporate individual values into care planning.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal specialty) or Physician Assistant in Virginia
• Prescriptive authority (if applicable)
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Credentialed and eligible to practice as an Advanced Practice Provider in accordance with state regulations

Preferred:

• Experience in an academic healthcare setting
• Two or more years of NICU experience in an advanced practice or clinical leadership role
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification or neonatal-focused training for PAs

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Able to lift 50–100 lbs and perform frequent bending, walking, and reaching
• Capable of managing fast-paced, high-acuity situations with multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills required.