APP Supervisor (Nurse Practitioner) - PICU, NICU

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 144,400 - 341,800; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a PICU-NICU APP supervisor to manage 27 Advanced Practice Providers in its complex pediatric intensive care units. The role requires supervisory skills along with clinical competencies to ensure the highest level of care. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner studies, relevant California licenses, and at least 5 years of NP experience in pediatric settings. The position includes both administrative and clinical duties in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in Pediatrics or NNP.
• CA NP, NPF, and CA RN licenses are required.
• 5 years of PICU, NICU, and/or Pediatric CT ICU NP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage 27 APPs in complex PICU and other units.
• Handle performance evaluations, staffing, and payroll issues.
• Work clinically to maintain knowledge and competency.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner in Pediatrics

Clinical Knowledge

Quality Improvement

Management Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner program

National Certification in Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Tools

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule: Varies to include clinical and administrative shifts

Posted Date: 12/15/2025

Salary Range: $144,400 - 341,800 Annually

Employment Type: Duration: Indefinite

Job # 27978

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The PICU-NICU APP supervisor manages 27 APPs in our very complex PICU, Pediatric CT ICU, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. This person is responsible for all the performance evaluations, staffing, payroll, behavioral and clinical issues, as well as works on quality improvement opportunities for these teams. This applicant also works clinically to maintain their clinical knowledge and maintain competency in their specialty.

Job Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree or higher in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in Pediatrics,Acute Care or Pediatric Primary Care or NNP-Required
• CA NP, NPF, and CA RN license - Required
• NPI #, DEA # - Required
• National Certification in Nurse Practitioner Specialty - Required
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - Required
• PALS certification from American Heart Association - Required
• 5 years PICU, NICU, and/or Pediatric CT ICU NP experience - Required
• 3 years experience as APP Supervisor- Preferred

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.