University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner / Neonatal Physician Assistant - req# 25500
Job Description
Requisition ID | req25500 |
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Working Title | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/ Neonatal Physician Assistant |
Position Grade | 17 |
Position Summary |
The Division of Neonatology is seeking applicants for Neonatal Practice Specialists to join other NNPs and PAs at the University of New Mexicos Childrens 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. See the Position Description for additional information. |
Conditions of Employment |
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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 |
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Additional Requirements | |
Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
Department | Neonatology Division Support (997O1) |
Employment Type | Staff |
Staff Type | On-Call |
Term End Date | |
Status | Non-Exempt |
Pay | $60.08 to $68.74 hourly |
Benefits Eligible | None |
ERB Statement | As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. |
Background Check Required | Yes |
For Best Consideration Date | 5/22/2023 |
Application Instructions |
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and references. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be former supervisors. Interviewees will be asked to provide a writing and/or technical sample. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. |
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. 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. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. | |