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Director of Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers

$134,579.80 - $224,299.64 / year

Job Overview The Director, Neonatal Advanced Practice (APPs) provides strategic leadership, fiscal oversight, and operational management for one or more departments. This role is responsible for setting and implementing departmental goals and performance standards, while representing the organization in national and regional professional forums. The director oversees all hospital-employed APPs—primarily in neonatology and perioperative services—and other clinicians as appropriate. Under the direction of the VP of Critical Care Services, Chief Nursing Executive, and Chief Medical Officer, the director leads efforts to advance APP roles across CHCO facilities and contracted locations. This includes oversight of scope of practice, optimization of care models, and promotion of professional development aligned with CHCO’s mission and goals. The role also supports continuous improvement through evidence-based practices that enhance operational and service excellence. The director works in close collaboration with the Director of SOM APPs, the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and CHCO clinical staff and faculty to further the hospital’s mission in clinical care, research, education, and advocacy. Department Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $134,579.79 to $224,299.64 Duties & Responsibilities Collaborates with the Director, SOM APPs to provide guidance, support and leadership for all advanced practice providers providing care within the CHCO system. Collaborates with the Medical leaders, CMO, CNE and VP Critical Care Services to support continued professional development of the APPs. Collaborates with medical and CHCO leadership to develop measurable performance metrics for APPs that are consistent with the critical success factors, quality/safety standards for both CHCO. Collaborates with medical and hospital leadership to optimize the role of the APP within CHCO; collaborates across the division as a member of the Patient Care Services Director leadership team. Leads APP workforce planning and tactics to include care delivery models, recruitment, onboarding, retention and engagement of team to ensure high performance, integration, and cohesion across sites and with APPs, Physicians and other key stakeholders and partners. Provides leadership for and participates in performance improvement activities to enhance quality of care and patient safety. Accountable for maintaining compliance with Joint Commission, CMS and other accreditation and regulatory standards. Evaluates and facilitates ongoing APP educational programs. Participates, as a CHCO leader and representative, in the credentialing process for Advanced Practice Professionals at CHCO. Reviews and monitors Advanced Practice Professionals (APP) Credentials subcommittee processes to ensure all regulatory standards are achieved. Represents CHCO-employed APPs through committee participation, quality improvement teams and task force memberships. Develops annual budget for assigned areas and compiles, interprets, and communicates financial information and objectives. Monitors to control variances and strives to ensure appropriate allocation of resources for quality of care and service. Participates, represents CHCO in the community partnership sites, and at local, state and national professional organizations Serves as CHCO Liaison to academic partners providing APN graduate programs. Provides support and guidance to APP student placement through collaborative relationships with accredited APP programs, SOM, College of Nursing and hospital divisions and departments. Provides leadership in the development of standards of practice for APPs for CHCO. Provides operational oversight for areas of responsibility in alignment with CHCO policy, protocols, and best practice, Works in collaboration with the VP Critical Care Services to manage, implement and evaluate contractual arrangements with APP staffing agreements external to CHCO. Minimum Qualifications Degrees Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required with board certification as an Advanced Practice Professional required, preferred board certification in acute care or dual certified. Experience Five (5) years of experience as an advanced practice provider, including at least three (3) years in a formal clinical leadership role. At least one (1) year of experience must be in a pediatric setting. Licenses & Certifications Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license with prescriptive authority Credentialing by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) must be completed within six (6) months of employment. Advanced practice certification required in one of the following: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (CPNP-PC) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care (CPNP-AC) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) and Appropriate life support certifications based upon area of practice (e.g., BLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. EEO Statement It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.