NP/PA Supervisor Neonatology

About the Role

The Neonatal Supervisor Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant develops and assists administratively while supporting clinical care in the Clinic. This role functions as a resource educator to the unit, overseeing clinical care protocols, Quality Improvement, and Performance Improvement to ensure continual quality care. Responsibilities include delivering daily clinical patient care and providing comprehensive care for neonates and infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nurseries.

Responsibilities

• Attend "high-risk" deliveries at the request of the obstetrician or perinatologist to provide immediate neonatal assessment and resuscitation.
• Perform and manage neonatal consults in the well-baby nursery, pediatric floor, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Provide clinical management for infants admitted to the NICU and SCN, including writing admission, procedure and transport notes, managing ventilation, and coordinating care with referring and specialty physicians.
• Attend and communicate with the transport team during neonatal transports.
• Accompany critically ill infants to the operating room at the request of the pediatric surgeon or anesthesiologist.
• Be available for telephone consults with community pediatricians regarding neonatal concerns.
• Provide daily teaching rounds with pediatric residents, medical students, and other advanced practice providers.
• Formally supervise, review, and co-sign the clinical procedures performed by residents or APP trainees.
• Provide formal teaching lectures for residents and medical students as part of the academic curriculum.
• Maintain status as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) instructor, responsible for teaching NRP courses and running mega-codes for residents, nurses, and other physicians.
• Actively participate in scholarly activities (e.g., research, publications) in support of the Division of Neonatology.
• Attend required educational division conferences.
• Provide and ensure 24/7 in-house on-call service for all required locations.
• Provide back-up coverage to other on-service providers and, when required, to the NICU at affiliated medical centers.
• Attend weekly discharge planning meetings to coordinate and expedite patient discharge plans with case management.
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in the Division.
• Oversee the training of all new Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants on clinical protocols and procedures.
• Define job expectations and monitor productivity, including appropriate billing/coding.
• Approve and assist with scheduling and assignment of Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants to maintain appropriate staffing and coverage.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives and procedures for Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and utilize advanced assessment skills in areas of clinical specialty to propose intervention/action plans using evidence-based research.
• Responsible for developing standards, monitoring compliance with mandatory continuing education, credentialing, performance appraisal, and ensuring competency in clinical procedures.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate clinical skills of APPs.
• Serve as a role model, maintaining high standards of care and acting as a clinical educator and resource for nurses/APPs.
• Prioritize and evaluate patient/family progress towards health outcome achievement utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.
• Participate in leadership activities such as committees, professional organizations, publishing, teaching, and research.
• Work in collaboration with attending physicians, residents, medical students, and consulting physicians to deliver proficient care.
• Coordinate the development of evidence-based standards of care including maps, protocols, and clinical tools.
• Respond to trauma team activations and assist the trauma attending in the assessment, ordering, and management of trauma patients in the acute period.
• Support IRB-approved clinical research/trials, including obtaining consent, ordering diagnostic tests, and documenting outcomes.
• Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in trauma/critical care patients, prescribe necessary treatments and services.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of care services orientation, in-service, and staff development.
• Maintain a collaborative practice agreement with section physicians.
• Interview and recommend Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates as needed.
• Identify educational needs of patients/families and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop programs and teaching materials.
• Identify the needs of the patient population served and deliver care specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language).
• Analyze patterns of variance in practice and make recommendations for evidence-based changes to improve patient outcomes.
• Facilitate and coordinate/participate in formal or informal educational programs, including mentoring.
• Utilize and disseminate relevant research findings through clinical practice, education, or consultation.
• Serve as a clinical resource person to nursing staff, patients/families, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Master's degree (MSN).
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing educational programs and clinical practice as mandated by the Board of Nursing and national certification body.
• Recent clinical experience in area of specialty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms).
• Experience in a supervisory role (preferred).
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Advance Practice Nurse License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• National or Board Certification in area of specialty (e.g., NNP-BC).
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor certification.
• Extensive experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) level 3C or 4.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to supervise healthcare providers.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in managing complex neonatal conditions.

Physician Assistant

• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms).
• Experience in a supervisory role (preferred).
• Physician Assistant License.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor certification.
• Extensive experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) level 3C or 4.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to supervise healthcare providers.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in managing complex neonatal conditions.

Pay

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer, and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may differ based on non-discriminatory factors including labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations.