# Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Newborn Medicine Service -Wage at UVA Health > Open job at UVA Health in Charlottesville, United States. Workplace: On-site. Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/uva-health-advanced-practice-provider-np-pa-app-newborn-medicine-servic-alwzmzh Posted 10 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 11 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [UVA Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/uva-health) - Location: Charlottesville, United States - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Part-time - Salary: $56–82 / hour - Local language: Not required - Relocation support: Yes - Relocation package: Yes - Skills: Neonatal & NICU - Not mentioned in the job post: visa sponsorship, where you can apply from ## Job description Bring your newborn medicine expertise to an inpatient service where **every assessment, delivery response, resuscitation, and family conversation helps shape a healthy beginning**. UVA Health is seeking a wage Advanced Practice Provider to join the Newborn Medicine Service in Charlottesville. This opportunity combines independent newborn care with **a highly collaborative staffing model, meaningful teaching responsibilities, procedural experience, and immediate access to experienced physician and NICU support**. **The Role** As an Advanced Practice Provider on the Newborn Medicine Service, you will care for newborns throughout their inpatient stay, from initial assessment through safe discharge. You will work within an established academic care team that includes attending pediatric physicians, APP colleagues, pediatric and family medicine residents, medical students, Labor and Delivery nurses, and the NICU team. The preferred candidate will initially complete a more concentrated orientation before transitioning into flexible wage scheduling and shift coverage. **Two APPs are staffed each shift, so you will never be scheduled as the sole APP**, providing consistent access to experienced colleagues as you manage the pace and complexity of inpatient newborn care. 12-hour shifts, weekends required, no nights In an average shift, you will: - Perform comprehensive newborn assessments and provide ongoing clinical management. - Attend deliveries when neonatal support is requested. - Participate in and develop confidence leading neonatal resuscitations. - Coordinate safe, family-centered discharge planning for newborn patients. - Educate parents and families about newborn care, health, and follow-up needs. - Teach and collaborate with pediatric residents, family medicine residents, and medical students. - Work closely with attending physicians, nursing colleagues, and multidisciplinary partners. - Perform circumcisions, with training available for candidates who have not previously completed the procedure. - Escalate care appropriately with **immediate access to NICU expertise and resources**. This role is well suited for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner whose scope includes newborn care and who brings a strong interest in neonatal medicine. Experience with the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, newborn care, neonatal resuscitation, procedures, or clinical teaching is highly valued. Prior APP experience is welcomed, but **strong newborn clinical skills, sound judgment, teamwork, and a commitment to learning are especially important**. **Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice:** **Clinical** - Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice - Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate - Provides health education to patients - Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation - Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards **Leadership** - Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty - Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care - Provides education to learners in the clinical space - Mentors new team members **Administration** - Contributes to clinical quality improvement work - Participates in professional governance through the APP Council - Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels **Professional** - Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions - Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies - Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations _Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen._ [http://app.uvahs.org/](http://app.uvahs.org/) **Why UVA Health** At UVA Health, you will practice within an integrated academic health system where clinical care, education, research, and innovation come together. UVA Health University Medical Center includes a **Level IV NICU**, while UVA Health Children’s is recognized as Virginia’s leading children’s hospital. UVA Health Children’s, University Medical Center, and UVA Women’s Services have also earned international Baby-Friendly designation, reflecting a shared commitment to evidence-based support for newborns and families. This position offers the flexibility of a wage role without sacrificing team connection, clinical depth, or professional development. You will join a growing service that values collaboration, respectful communication, education, and excellent newborn care. - **Join an experienced and supportive APP team** as the service expands to meet increasing patient volume. - Practice in an inpatient-only model with flexible wage scheduling opportunities. - Work alongside another APP each shift rather than practicing alone. - Build neonatal resuscitation, delivery attendance, discharge, and procedural expertise. - Teach residents and medical students within a highly engaged academic environment. - Benefit from close partnerships with pediatric physicians, Labor and Delivery nurses, and NICU clinicians. - Enter a growing service with the potential for this clinical need to develop into a future full-time opportunity. - Contribute to a Magnet-recognized environment that values nursing excellence, interdisciplinary practice, and high-quality patient care. - **Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.** Here, success means becoming a trusted member of the team, confidently caring for and discharging newborns, contributing to neonatal resuscitation, and helping the next generation of clinicians strengthen their skills. **Your expertise will support both the newborns and families you serve today and the continued growth of the Newborn Medicine Service.** **Why People Love Living in Charlottesville** Charlottesville offers healthcare professionals an appealing combination of natural beauty, cultural energy, and an inviting sense of community. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, the area provides convenient access to hiking, cycling, scenic drives, and outdoor recreation. The city is also known for its independent restaurants, live music, arts venues, historic Downtown Mall, and the educational and cultural resources of the University of Virginia. With a range of urban neighborhoods and surrounding rural communities, Charlottesville provides options for professionals and families seeking **a rewarding clinical career with room to build a full life outside the hospital**. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree. Experience: Department and unit specific. Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. The pay range for this role is $55.82 - $82.29 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. [UVA Health](https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 [U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide](https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. [UVA Health Children’s](https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by [2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report](https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. _The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about_ [_UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment_](https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity)_._ ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/uva-health-advanced-practice-provider-np-pa-app-newborn-medicine-servic-alwzmzh: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from UVA Health - [Registered Nurse Operating Room- PRN](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/uva-health-registered-nurse-operating-room-prn-f1dqzd5): UVA Health, Manassas, United States. On-site. Salary: $52 / hour. 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