Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Magee-Womens Hospital

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the Pediatric Neonatology team at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, home to one of the region's busiest Level III NICUs. Whether you are an experienced NNP or a new graduate seeking structured support, Magee offers the acuity, mentorship, and career pathways to help you thrive.

Why Magee?

A NICU Built for Advanced, Family-Centered Care

• Level III NICU caring for 1,700+ critically ill newborns annually
• 83-bed unit with 48 private rooms and three open-bay pods
• Dedicated NICU triage area for stabilization prior to private room admission
• 24/7 in-house attending neonatologist coverage
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with neonatology, surgery, genetics, maternal-fetal medicine, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
• Regional referral center for high-risk maternal and fetal care, supporting more than 10,000 births each year and serving families across the tri-state area.

Why Join Our APP Neonatology Team?

Practice at the Top of Your License

• High-acuity neonatal care in a busy Level III NICU with 24/7 in-house neonatologist coverage
• Opportunities to precept, mentor, and shape APP practice
• Optional fellowship participation for experienced NNPs seeking comprehensive onboarding

Compensation & Support

• $30,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• CME allowance and dedicated professional development support

Career Growth at Every Stage

• APP Career Ladder with clear advancement pathways
• Pediatric APP Fellowship Program for new graduates and transitioning APPs
• Opportunities to participate in research, quality improvement, education, and leadership development

Your Role

As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Magee, you will:

• Provide high-acuity care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, fellows, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Participate in delivery room management, procedures, and family-centered care
• Contribute to a mission-driven culture focused on Life Changing Medicine

Schedule & Flexibility

• Rotating shifts of varying length
• Coverage includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Scheduling designed to support work-life balance and flexibility

About UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is internationally recognized for excellence in women's health, obstetrics, and neonatal care. Through close collaboration with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Magee provides seamless access to advanced subspecialty and surgical services when neededensuring every patient receives the highest level of care.

Apply Today

If you're looking to practice at the top of your license, care for the most vulnerable patients, and grow your career within a nationally respected neonatal program, we invite you to apply.

The UPMC Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship Program is dedicated to advancing UPMC as the premier educational setting for producing excellence in patient care delivery through an innovative and world-class clinical curriculum specifically tailored to prepare the physician assistant and nurse practitioner to practice in an evolving and increasingly complex health care market.

The UPMC Pediatric APP Fellowship Program cultivates a mastery of pediatric fundamentals including acute care, ambulatory care, procedure performance, and principles of pediatric subspecialty medicine. The Pediatric APP Fellows are employed, paid learners with the goal to provide the manual skill, fundamental knowledge, and critical thinking skills needed to make sound clinical judgments on a daily basis. Pediatric APP Fellows are being trained to provide autonomous comprehensive pediatric care, within the scope of their license and in collaboration with their supervising physician.

The first one year of employment will consist of the UPMC Pediatric Neonatology APP Fellowship Program. Candidates with greater than or equal to 3 (three) years' experience within Neonatology will have the option of foregoing the Fellowship Program but are encouraged to enroll for the most comprehensive onboarding experience possible.

The Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing inpatient care services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This includes evaluation and management of neonatal patients and performing procedures as needed. The Neonatal APP-Staff is expected to follow established standards and practices when performing these duties. The Neonatal APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Neonatal APP has responsibility and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Neonatal APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Neonatal APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Neonatal APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Neonatal APP demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.

The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

• Completion of an Accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN or DNP)
• NCC Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
• Eligible for RN licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Eligible for NNP licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• BLS or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification listed must meet AAAP standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ECMO competence required within 1 year of hire (Required at CHP)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran