Neonatal Program Manager - Newborn Nursery

Knapp Medical Center•Weslaco, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neonatal Program Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for oversight of neonatal services through all phases of care, including discharge, and for identifying variations in care for inclusion in the neonatal Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan. The position fulfills the requirements of Texas Title 25, Subchapter J, Rule 133.185 for a Neonatal Program Manager. The manager has authority and oversight responsibilities for the neonatal program and is expected to actively participate in neonatal care at the facility. The role supports high-quality newborn care by overseeing clinical operations, staff performance, and program development. It involves ensuring staff competency in resuscitation, supporting education and training, monitoring telehealth or telemedicine use if applicable, and collaborating with neonatal and maternal program leaders, physicians, nursing leaders, and units providing neonatal care. The manager helps develop and monitor neonatal policies and procedures, the QAPI Plan and data initiatives, transfer and consultation criteria, and staff competencies. The position also leads or participates in neonatal oversight meetings and collaborates with neonatal program managers at other designated facilities on regional outcomes and meetings. This is a full-time, day-shift role at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas. The posting notes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in the discipline or a master's degree.
BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained as current.
ACLS certification within 90 days and maintained as current.
NRP certification upon hire and maintained as current.
Basic Fetal Monitoring within 60 days of hire.
STABLE certificate within 90 days and maintained as current.
Defined education, credentials, and experience applicable to neonatal care at the level of care provided.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee neonatal services through all phases of care, including discharge, and identify care variances for inclusion in the neonatal QAPI Plan.
Ensure staff competency in neonatal resuscitation techniques.
Participate in ongoing staff and team-based education and training in neonatal care.
Monitor use of telehealth or telemedicine, if used.
Collaborate with the Neonatal Medical Director, Neonatal Director, maternal program, consulting physicians, nursing leaders, and units providing neonatal care.
Develop, implement, or revise written neonatal policies, procedures, and guidelines, and monitor variances in their implementation.
Collaborate on the neonatal QAPI Plan, specific reviews, and data initiatives.
Collaborate on criteria for transfer, consultation, or a higher level of care.
Collaborate on staff competencies, education, and training.
Regularly and actively participate in neonatal care at the facility where program manager services are provided.
Consistently review neonatal care and ensure the neonatal QAPI Plan is specific to neonatal and infant care, data-driven, and outcome-based.
Frequently lead Neonatal Program Oversight meetings and participate in other neonatal meetings as appropriate.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Neonatal Program Managers at other designated neonatal facilities within the applicable PCR.
Submit requested data to assist with analysis of regional outcomes and participate in PCR meetings.
Maintain current successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or a department-approved equivalent course.