Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- 1.00 FTE, Boise/Nampa

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Opportunity

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led 650+ provider multispecialty group seeking a full-time or part-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join their employed, 3 Neonatologist and 6 NNP team in the Boise metropolitan area.

Our 32-bed, Level III NICU in Boise provides a high level of care for 250+ infants annually, offering conventional ventilation, iNO, HFOV, and jet ventilation for very early preterm, late preterm and term infants. The NICU serves families from Boise and the surrounding areas in Idaho and eastern Oregon to allow expert neonatal care close to home. The Saint Alphonsus Family Maternity Center delivers 1,200+ infants a year and is staffed by a highly certified L&D nursing staff, OB Hospitalist service, and onsite 24-hour anesthesia (CRNA) coverage. Our safety-oriented team of OB/GYNs collaborate with on-campus Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians, Neonatologists, and genetic counselors to serve the region's diverse patient population.

Our 6-bed, Level II NICU in Nampa (15 miles west of Boise) is clinically integrated with the Birkeland Maternity Center with an annual delivery rate of 1000+ babies and is the only NICU in Canyon County. The NICU currently provides a high level of care for newborns >34wks and 1500g.

With a commitment to practicing up-to-date, evidence-based medicine, the NICU team's family-centered approach encourages parents and our expert staff in both the Boise and Nampa units to work together to achieve outcomes that exceed national benchmarks.

Responsibilities include:

• Attend high-risk deliveries and facilitate NICU admissions;
• Co-manage NICU patients with the attending Neonatologist and site-dependent well newborn nursery patients;
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with the Neonatologist in the NICU by providing active management strategies that may include nutritional adjustments, ventilator management, lab and radiology review, and updating families.

Ideal candidate:

• Graduate from a Nurse Practitioner Program with current RN and APRN licensure; current national board certification as NNP desired. Would also consider a Physician Assistant with NICU experience and/or training.
• Current DEA and controlled substance license;
• Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC – Boise and SAMC - Nampa;
• Commitment to: practicing up-to-date, evidence-based medicine; teamwork and cultivating a culture of transformational care; patient care while demonstrating and modeling organizational Mission, Vision and Values. Enjoys teaching and educating staff.

Boise, Meridian & Nampa anchor this vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 740,000 people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play!

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.