NICU Nurse Practitioner Supervisor

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 131,451 - 160,663; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a NICU Nurse Practitioner Supervisor to lead a team in providing exceptional neonatal care. This role involves mentoring staff, driving quality improvement, and ensuring the highest patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have an MSN, relevant certifications, and extensive experience in a NICU setting. Strong leadership and clinical judgment skills are essential, as well as a commitment to patient care.

A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary starting at $146,057.60 are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• National or Board APP Certification in Neonatology (NNP-BC) needed.
• AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor certification required.
• Extensive clinical experience in Level III or IV NICU expected.
• Leadership skills to supervise and mentor healthcare providers essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk deliveries for immediate neonatal assessment.
• Provide comprehensive clinical management for infants in the NICU.
• Lead teaching rounds with pediatric residents.
• Manage training for new Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives for APP effectiveness.

Skills

Neonatal clinical judgment

Leadership abilities

Coaching and mentoring

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)

National or Board APP Certification in Neonatology

AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor certification

Job description

NICU Nurse Practitioner Supervisor

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an exceptional and experienced individual to join us as a Supervisor for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Practitioners. In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of neonatal care, blending your clinical expertise with strong leadership to ensure the highest standards of patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to mentor and develop a talented team, drive quality improvement, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our most vulnerable patients and their families.

Core Clinical Duties & Privileges:

• Attend high-risk deliveries to provide immediate neonatal assessment and resuscitation at the request of obstetricians and perinatologists.
• Perform and manage neonatal consultations in the well-baby nursery, pediatric floor, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Provide comprehensive clinical management for infants in the NICU and Special Care Nursery (SCN), including admissions, procedures, transport, and ventilator management.
• Collaborate with referring and specialty physicians to ensure seamless and coordinated care.
• Lead communication with the transport team during neonatal transports.
• Accompany critically ill infants to the operating room, providing specialized support to the surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Serve as a key resource for community pediatricians, offering expert telephone consultations on neonatal concerns.

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities:

• Lead daily teaching rounds with pediatric residents, medical students, and other advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Formally supervise, review, and co-sign clinical procedures performed by residents and APP trainees.
• Develop and deliver formal lectures as part of the academic curriculum for residents and medical students.
• Maintain your status as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) instructor, leading NRP courses and mock codes.
• Actively contribute to the scholarly activities of the Division of Neonatology through research and publication.
• Participate in all required educational conferences and divisional meetings.

Operational & Administrative Leadership:

• Ensure 24/7 in-house on-call service and provide backup coverage for all required locations.
• Attend weekly discharge planning meetings to facilitate timely and coordinated patient discharges.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Oversee the comprehensive training and onboarding of all new APPs on clinical protocols and procedures.
• Define job expectations, monitor productivity, and ensure appropriate billing and coding.
• Manage the scheduling and assignment of APPs to maintain optimal staffing levels.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the APP team.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) is required.
• National or Board APP Certification in Neonatology (e.g., NNP-BC) is required.
• AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor certification is required.
• Extensive clinical experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise and mentor healthcare providers.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in managing complex neonatal conditions.

Compensation:

Minimum Starting Base Salary: $146,057.60

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.