APP Program Lead - Neonatology

Primary Location Burnet Campus Department

APP CCHMC NICU Shift

Rotating (United States of America) Schedule

Full time Weekly Hours

40 FTE

1 Employee Status

Regular

* Expected Starting Pay Range $ - $
* Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Schedule:

Full-Time | 1.0 FTE

Role Allocation: 60% Clinical | 40% Administrative/Leadership

Lead with Purpose. Advance Neonatal Care. Inspire the Next Generation of APPs.

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. Our nationally recognized Neonatology program provides world-class care for premature and critically ill newborns while advancing innovation through research, education, and compassionate, family-centered care.

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider Program Lead (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide clinical excellence while leading and supporting a high-performing team of neonatal APPs. This unique leadership opportunity combines direct patient care with operational leadership, professional development, quality improvement, and program advancement.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence, mentoring colleagues, and shaping the future of neonatal care, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The APP Program Lead provides advanced clinical care for neonatal patients while serving as the direct supervisor for frontline Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant staff within the Neonatology Division.

This role combines 60% clinical practice with 40% dedicated administrative leadership time, supporting workforce development, clinical quality, operational excellence, and APP engagement.

The Program Lead collaborates closely with physician leaders, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and professional growth.

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of critically ill neonatal patients.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with neonatologists and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and diagnostic testing within scope of practice.
• Perform advanced procedures consistent with credentialing and clinical privileges.
• Deliver family-centered care while providing education and support to patients' families.
• Participate in clinical rounds and serve as a clinical resource for the neonatal care team.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for frontline Neonatology Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and professional development.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, mentoring, and retention of APP staff.
• Partner with physician and nursing leadership to optimize staffing, scheduling, productivity, and clinical operations.
• Support regulatory compliance, credentialing, professional practice standards, and quality metrics.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and operational initiatives.
• Promote APP professional development through education, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborate…