Neonatal APN/PA NICU Specialist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital – NICU at Riverside Methodist Hospital is seeking a qualified APRN/PA to provide advanced clinical care with a strong leadership role. The position requires an Ohio license, national certification, and a Master of Science degree or equivalent.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, staff development, and contribution to quality improvement initiatives within the NICU and hospital-wide strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree or equivalent provision is required.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Ohio.
• Maintains national APRN certification or PA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and populations; develop and evaluate plans of care with clear documentation.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as per guidelines for patient care.
• Serve as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Educate, train and develop new and existing staff members.
• Engage in quality improvement and data collection to support hospital goals.
• Leverage technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and contribute to hospital strategic goals.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Education

Master of Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital – NICU at Riverside Methodist Hospital is seeking a qualified APRN/PA to provide advanced clinical care with a strong leadership role. The position requires an Ohio license, national certification, and a Master of Science degree or equivalent.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, staff development, and contribution to quality improvement initiatives within the NICU and hospital-wide strategic plan.