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Nationwide Children's Hospital

Director Neonatal Practitioners

LocationMain Campus, Columbus, OH
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience5–7 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedJun 30, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live12h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
Valid Ohio driver's license
Master's Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
Five to Seven years of progressively responsible experience in Health Care Management
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, parents, external contacts, and all levels of hospital staff and to maintain confidentiality
Communication and leadership skills to plan, organize, and direct specialty programs and advanced practice professional staff
Skill in promoting multidisciplinary collaboration; ability to act as a facilitator and change agent
Promotes teamwork by building a team environment and fostering cross functional collaboration
Nice to have2
Doctor of Nursing or PhD in Nursing preferred
Preferably some background in advanced practice nursing and pediatric health care
Eligibility3
Proof of auto insurance
Pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital
Regular, reliable and consistent attendance
Skills
EPIC
Overview:
Requirements
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Job Description Summary:
The Director contributes to the strategic development and professional enrichment of employed and/or leased Advanced Practice Professional staff within the division of Patient Care Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Incorporates an Advanced Practice Professional model that achieves clinical excellence, contributes to the educational and academic recognition of Advanced Practice Professionals, fosters research and the promotion of evidenced based practice. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team to assure the provision of high-quality patient care using the family-centered care model.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
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Directly oversees Advanced Practice Professional staff including but not limited to APRNs and Physician Assistants.
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Contributes to the planning, development and implementation of the hospital’s divisions’ strategic plans. Actively engages in behaviors that support the development of patient focused service lines.
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Provides leadership for engaging with external contracts with other entities for APRN and PA staff.
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Provides leadership for applicable hospital major projects – IT, construction, EPIC implementation, and others that arise.
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Collaborates with hospital Medical Directors/Section and Division Chiefs and Program Managers to set strategies for unit/section/division operations.
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Participates and is a member of the Office of the CNO, Division Management Committee.
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Actively involved in recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, and developing comprehensive competency-based orientation process.
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Oversees the ongoing evaluation process, development, re-credentialing and as necessary discipline and/or termination.
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Develops the annual operational and capital budgets in collaboration with applicable Division Leadership
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Develops policies/procedures based on current research/literature to ensure consistent care of the populations served by the hospital.
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Facilitates quality improvement initiatives within the APRN and PA teams that support the highest level of patient care, family/customer satisfaction, and staff satisfaction.
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Engages applicable Quality Improvement Coordinators and Quality Teams to achieve national standards for outcomes performance and quality measures.
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Ensures that Advanced Practice staff utilize evidence- based practice through clinical inquiry and application to practice.
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Develops operational plans and strategies to ensure that all aims of the safety program are obtained and sustained, as well as to ensure Magnet requirements are consistently met on an ongoing basis.
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Develops a culture of shared governance amongst the APRN and PA staff, ensures employee satisfaction and needs are consistently addressed in a timely manner.
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Establishes mechanisms for Advanced Practice Professional staff enrichment and empowerment through shared governance.
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Identifies, develops and implements processes to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
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Participates in local, state and national Advanced Practice Professional meetings, and influences Advanced Practice Professionals within the hospitals divisions to present and publish evidence-based practice from their experiences at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Represents the hospitals divisions as a member of the hospital’s patient care leadership team and assumes the responsibility of nursing administrator on-call duties.
Note: Regular, reliable and consistent attendance is an essential job function. Employees are expected to perform work as scheduled. Please see the physical requirements for this position listed below.
Education Requirement:
Master’s Degree in Nursing required, Doctor of Nursing or PhD in Nursing preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
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Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, parents, external contacts, and all levels of hospital staff and to maintain confidentiality of information.
•
Communication and leadership skills to plan, organize, and direct specialty programs and advanced practice professional staff.
•
Skill in promoting multidisciplinary collaboration; ability to act as a facilitator and change agent required
•
Promotes teamwork by building a team environment and fostering cross functional collaboration.
Experience:
Five to Seven years of progressively responsible experience in Health Care Management, preferably with some background in advanced practice nursing and pediatric health care.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY:
Bend/twist
Squat/kneel
Climb stairs/ladders
Reaching over shoulder
Hand use: grasping, gripping/turning
Lifting/carrying greater than 20 lbs
Pushing/pulling greater than 40 lbs
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or pathogens
Exposure to chemicals/medications
Exposure to fumes/gases/vapors
Exposure to biohazard waste
Exposure to loud noises
FREQUENTLY:
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Flexing/extending of neck
CONTINUOUSLY:
Repetitive hand/arm usage
Computer skills
Audible speech
Hearing acuity
Depth perception-vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Seeing far/near
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Interpreting data skills
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
Legal
“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”
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