Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Leader, Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics, Neonatology

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks an NNP Leader to oversee the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner team in the NICU, ensuring evidence-based care and operational efficiency. The role provides clinical leadership, coordinates staffing, and drives education and outreach initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have an NNP-focused nursing degree, current certification, and 3–5 years of NICU leadership experience, with strong collaboration across medical and administrative teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a focus in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• Current national certification as an NNP.
• State APRN/NNP licensure.
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience as an NNP in Level III/IC NICU.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Clinical Oversight: lead NNP team, uphold standards, support quality initiatives.
• Scheduling & Workforce Management: manage 24/7 NNP coverage and staffing plans.
• Education & Professional Development: create ongoing education and mentorship programs.
• Outreach & Community Relations: build relationships with regional hospitals and partners.
• Administrative & Operational Coordination: drive policy, metrics, accreditation readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Neonatal care

Scheduling & staffing

Education & mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner)

Job description

Location: Stony Brook, New York

Open Date: Sep 02, 2026

Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Leader Position Summary: The NNP Leader oversees the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner team and supports high-quality, evidence-based care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This role provides clinical leadership, coordinates staffing and scheduling, facilitates education and professional development, and leads outreach initiatives that strengthen relationships with internal and external partners. The NNP Leader collaborates with medical directors, nursing leadership, and administrative teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Clinical Oversight: Serve as the primary point of contact and leader for the NNP team. Ensure adherence to clinical standards, scope of practice, and regulatory requirements. Support quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and patient-safety programs. Participate in staffing decisions, recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluations for NNP staff.
2. Scheduling & Workforce Management: Create, manage, and maintain the NNP schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage consistent with patient-care needs. Monitor clinical workload, staffing patterns, and productivity metrics. Coordinate PTO approval, schedule swaps, and coverage for unplanned absences. Collaborate with leadership on staffing models, FTE allocation, and onboarding plans.
3. Education & Professional Development: Develop and lead ongoing education programs for NNPs, including clinical skills, evidence-based practice updates, and new equipment or procedures. Coordinate onboarding, competency validation, and mentorship for new NNPs. Provide continuing education opportunities, journal clubs, simulations, and case reviews. Support NNP participation in conferences, certifications, and advanced training.
4. Outreach & Community/Regional Relations: Represent the NNP team in outreach efforts with referring hospitals, transport teams, and community partners. Develop and deliver educational outreach programs for regional clinicians, nurses, and providers. Support collaborative initiatives that improve neonatal stabilization, transport processes, and early referrals. Participate in community events, parent education programs, and hospital-sponsored outreach activities.
5. Administrative & Operational Coordination: Assist with policy development, workflow optimization, and integration of best practices. Track and report metrics related to staffing, outcomes, educational activities, and quality initiatives. Support accreditation activities and compliance with state, national, and organizational standards. Serve on relevant committees and interprofessional working groups.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
• Expertise in neonatal assessment, management, and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to coordinate complex schedules and manage staffing needs.
• Skilled educator with experience teaching diverse learners.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and settings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a focus in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Current natiional certification as an NNP
• State APRN/NNP licensure
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience as an NNP, preferably in a Level III or IC NICU

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional coursework or certification in leadership, education, or management
• Prior leadership, education, or supervisory experience

Special Notes: Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.