Infant Development Coordinator

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is seeking an Infant Development Coordinator to coordinate and implement HRPP developmental care activities, focusing on growth of high‑risk infants and guiding families in their understanding of infant development.

The role collaborates with NICU staff to develop individualized care plans, monitors developmental status, and supports staff training to ensure family‑centered care. A background in neonatal development and program leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field required.
• Master's degree in a healthcare related field required.
• Two years of clinical neonatal experience required.
• Two years of program supervision and development experience required.
• Teaching or mentoring adults preferred.
• NIDCAP certification obtained within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement activities of HRPP focusing on developmental aspects of infants’ growth.
• Collaborate with the patient care team and parents to formulate developmentally supportive care strategies.
• Develop goals for care strategies to contribute to treatment objectives.
• Screen infants and families for developmental needs and partner with parents for individualized plans.
• Represent HRPP developmental care requirements in annual/quarterly reports and meetings.
• Review and develop NICU developmental care policies and guidelines.
• Plan, implement and evaluate staff education programs for family-centered care.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects and NICU research.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education.
• Review current literature to improve NICU care for high‑risk populations.

Skills

Neonatal care

Developmental care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

Master's degree in healthcare

Job description

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Developmental Programs

Infant Development Coordinator

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 7am-4pm

Category: Nursing

Posting #: 1032759

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position coordinates and implements activities and functions of the High‑Risk Perinatal Program (HRPP) by focusing on developmental aspects of infants’ growth, and assisting parents and staff to increase their understanding of infant growth and development.

Position Duties

• Assessment and Coordination of Developmental Care Strategies
• Works collaboratively with members of patient care team with parents to formulate individualized and developmentally supportive care strategies for assigned patients. Infants <29 weeks will receive a NIDCAP while other high-risk infants receive developmental observations.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to develop goals for care strategies designed to contribute positively to treatment objectives.
• Regularly screens infants and families for developmental needs. Works collaboratively with members of patient care team and in partnership with parents to formulate individualized, developmentally supportive care strategies.
• Acts as hospital representative for HRPP developmental care requirements including annual and quarterly reports, quarterly meetings and other duties as required by HRPP.
• Regularly reviews, revises, and develops policies, procedures, and guidelines that have developmental care practices in collaboration with other neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) healthcare team members
• Staff Development and Education
• Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating effectiveness of a variety of educational and in‑services programs designed to meet family-centered, developmentally supportive care issues for staff in the NICU.
• Quality Improvement
• Assists in maintaining the overall integrity of NICU developmental care program through appropriate use of research and clinical quality improvement projects as part of overall NICU projects.
• Maintains Clinical Competency
• Maintains professional and technical competency through regular participation in a variety of educational programs and in‑services, reviewing relevant professional publication and materials, and participating in professional societies to ensure ongoing awareness and understanding of most current methodologies, practices, and philosophies as applied to patient care population.
• Regularly reviews research based literature to improve clinical care for specific clinical populations.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field.
• Masters’ degree in a healthcare related field

Experience

• Two years of clinical experience in the neonatal field.
• Two years of experience with program supervision and program development
• Teaching or mentoring experience with adult learners

Additional Requirements

• Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) certification obtained within 2 years of hire.

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• Newborn Ind Dev Care OR NIDCAP within 2 years of hire - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable