Neonatal Advanced Practice Director

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Director to lead Advanced Practice Professional staff within Patient Care Services. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, education and research in an environment that supports family-centered care.

The position involves strategic planning, collaboration with medical directors and program managers, and oversight of recruitment, credentialing, orientation and ongoing competency development.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's Degree in Nursing and an Ohio RN license with APRN licensure.
• Five to seven years of health care management experience, preferably in pediatrics and advanced practice nursing.
• Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills; adept at building cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Directs Advanced Practice Professional staff (APRNs and PAs) and oversees recruitment, credentialing, onboarding and competency-based orientation.
• Develops and implements division-wide strategic plans and supports patient-focused service lines.
• Leads external contract development for APRN/PA staff and drives major hospital projects (IT, EPIC, etc.).
• Collaborates with Medical Directors, Division Chiefs and Program Managers to set operational strategies.
• Participates in the Office of the CNO and Division Management Committee; contributes to governance and leadership activities.
• Oversees performance evaluation, credentialing, ongoing development, and required determinations (discipline/termination).
• Develops annual operating and capital budgets with Division Leadership; writes policies based on current research.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives, aligns with national standards, and promotes evidence-based practice.
• Fosters a culture of shared governance, staff satisfaction, and empowerment; ensures regulatory compliance and safety program aims are met.
• Represents the hospital divisions on the patient care leadership team and may assume on-call nursing administrator duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing or PhD in Nursing preferred

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Director to lead Advanced Practice Professional staff within Patient Care Services. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, education and research in an environment that supports family-centered care.

The position involves strategic planning, collaboration with medical directors and program managers, and oversight of recruitment, credentialing, orientation and ongoing competency development.