Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main CampusLocation Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington VermontRegularDepartment: APP LeadFull TimeStandard Hours: 40Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80Shift: Day/Night-12HrPrimary Shift: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PMWeekend Needs: Every ThirdSalary Range: Min $71.52 Mid $84.80 Max $98.08Recruiter: 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 – 8:30 PM
• 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
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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.
The University of Vermont Medical Center is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in Vermont and northern New York. We're not just caregivers and staff - we're your friends and neighbors, offering expertise, kind words and compassionate care when and where you need them. We are dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible.
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