Director of Neonatal Practitioners

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced and inspiring Director of Neonatal Practitioners to lead a dynamic team of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) in delivering exceptional neonatal care. This high-impact leadership role combines strategic oversight, operational management, and professional development responsibilities to ensure high-quality, family-centered, and evidence-based care across neonatal services. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative, innovative, and patient-focused culture, empowering providers to excel and grow within a nationally recognized healthcare environment.

• Leadership & Oversight: Provide visionary leadership to a team of APRNs and PAs within the neonatal division, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, performance evaluation, and career development.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with medical directors and division chiefs to align clinical operations with strategic goals, quality benchmarks, and patient care priorities.

• Quality & Innovation: Champion initiatives in quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical outcomes and support Magnet designation and national standards.

• Operational Excellence: Develop, manage, and monitor both operational and capital budgets to ensure resource optimization and sustainable growth.

• Governance & Representation: Serve as a key voice for advanced practice leadership in organizational committees, contributing to policy development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of patient care services.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) is required; Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD is strongly preferred.

• Active and unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in the state of Ohio.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

• Clinical background in advanced practice nursing, with pediatric and/or neonatal experience strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to lead with integrity, foster team engagement, and drive quality outcomes.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and strategic thinking skills.

• Experience leading in Magnet-recognized institutions or academic medical centers.

• Track record of successful implementation of quality improvement or clinical research initiatives.

• Expertise in fostering shared governance models and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Work Type: On-site

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or by calling/texting View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!Role Summary

Seeking an experienced and inspiring Director of Neonatal Practitioners to lead a dynamic team of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) in delivering exceptional neonatal care. This high-impact leadership role combines strategic oversight, operational management, and professional development responsibilities to ensure high-quality, family-centered, and evidence-based care across neonatal services. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative, innovative, and patient-focused culture, empowering providers to excel and grow within a nationally recognized healthcare environment.

• Leadership & Oversight: Provide visionary leadership to a team of APRNs and PAs within the neonatal division, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, performance evaluation, and career development.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with medical directors and division chiefs to align clinical operations with strategic goals, quality benchmarks, and patient care priorities.

• Quality & Innovation: Champion initiatives in quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical outcomes and support Magnet designation and national standards.

• Operational Excellence: Develop, manage, and monitor both operational and capital budgets to ensure resource optimization and sustainable growth.

• Governance & Representation: Serve as a key voice for advanced practice leadership in organizational committees, contributing to policy development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of patient care services.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) is required; Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD is strongly preferred.

• Active and unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in the state of Ohio.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

• Clinical background in advanced practice nursing, with pediatric and/or neonatal experience strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to lead with integrity, foster team engagement, and drive quality outcomes.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and strategic thinking skills.

• Experience leading in Magnet-recognized institutions or academic medical centers.

• Track record of successful implementation of quality improvement or clinical research initiatives.

• Expertise in fostering shared governance models and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Work Type: On-site

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or by calling/texting View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!