NICU Lead APP: Neonatal Care & Team Leadership

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Lead APP-NICU in Hartford. This role involves overseeing advanced practitioners, collaborating to establish clinical policies, and ensuring the delivery of quality patient care to infants. The Lead APP will engage in both administrative and direct care responsibilities, requiring significant experience in neonatal care. A master's degree and licensure as either a Physician Assistant or APRN will be necessary, along with strong communication skills and team collaboration.

Ideal candidates will possess experience in leadership roles, and bilingual candidates are preferred. This position is vital to support the NICU's mission of excellence in pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree prepared, Registered and Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in clinical care.
• Bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee advanced practitioners education and development.
• Balance administrative and clinical responsibilities.
• Respond to life-threatening emergencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Proven commitment to pediatric healthcare

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EPIC

Job description

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Lead APP-NICU in Hartford. This role involves overseeing advanced practitioners, collaborating to establish clinical policies, and ensuring the delivery of quality patient care to infants. The Lead APP will engage in both administrative and direct care responsibilities, requiring significant experience in neonatal care. A master's degree and licensure as either a Physician Assistant or APRN will be necessary, along with strong communication skills and team collaboration.

Ideal candidates will possess experience in leadership roles, and bilingual candidates are preferred. This position is vital to support the NICU's mission of excellence in pediatric healthcare.