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- Day Salary Range: Salary range: $134,546-$156,970 The Division of Neonatology at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our busy and collaborative Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary NICU team to improve outcomes and support patients and families at a Regional Perinatal Center. Position Highlights:
- Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- Primary site: Downtown Campus- 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany NY 12208
- Average daily census of 46 with a patient assignment of 4-10 depending on acuity.
- APP-RT Neonatal Transport team and NICU Response team for high risk and preterm births.
Provide advanced clinical care to premature and critically ill newborns Perform comprehensive physical assessments Diagnose and manage neonatal conditions, including acute, chronic, and complex medical issues Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans based on clinical findings Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and monitoring data Administer and manage medications, therapies, and life‑support interventions Collaborate with neonatologists, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care Manage discharge planning and follow-up care for high-risk infants Educate and support families and caregivers, including explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to regulatory and quality standards Engage in quality improvement initiatives and education activities within the NICU Participate in high-risk births, including neonatal resuscitation and stabilization Conduct or assist with neonatal procedures including intubation, umbilical catheter placement, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, surfactant administration, PICC lines, lumbar puncture, and circumcision Serve as a member of the Neonatal Transport Team providing air and ground transport
License and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Board certification Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support certification required Familiarity working in electronic medical records. Epic experience a plus. Collaborate effectively across various departments to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and a positive work environment Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality at all times This position offers the chance to provide specialized, high-acuity care to critically ill and premature newborns, while working within one of the region’s leading academic health systems.
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: Competitive base salary range of $134,546-$156,970 with additional incentive bonus opportunity, based on years of licensure Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b) Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time Occurrence-based malpractice coverage Employee wellness programs and mental health support Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital.
The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center , along with Columbia Memorial Health , Glens Falls Hospital , Saratoga Hospital , and the Visiting Nurses , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties. Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!
Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.
Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.