Supervising APP, Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU)

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The APP Supervisor for the Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) is a key leadership role responsible for operational oversight, team performance, and the ongoing development of advanced practice providers across these specialized service lines. The APP Supervisor plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through strong operational management, consistent implementation of evidence-based practice, and cultivation of a highly engaged provider team. Continued leadership is essential to sustaining and advancing team performance, patient experience, safety, and quality outcomes. The Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) is a 64-bed private-room unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit, and a Small Baby Unit. The team consists of full-time neonatologists, nurse practitioners, residents, APP and physician fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, and consultants from multiple specialties delivering the most advanced care to premature and high-risk infants.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), a post-master's certificate, or a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Nurse Practitioners must hold a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification from the National Certification Corporation
Current and valid Physician Assistant License or Advanced Practice Nurse License in the State of Illinois or eligibility for licensing
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant in an NCCU is required.

Responsibilities

Provide operational oversight of APPs within the NCCU service line.
Manage APP staffing, scheduling, and productivity including recruitment, onboarding, and orientation in alignment with departmental needs.
Standardization of evidence-based practice, clinical documentation, and care delivery.
Oversee quality indicators, identify trends, and implement improvement strategies.
Address safety concerns, professionalism issues, and performance challenges promptly and appropriately.
Conduct ongoing professional performance evaluations and support provider development plans.
Foster a supportive and positive work environment through routine mission partner rounding, targeted recognition efforts, and promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Collaborate closely with physician leadership, nursing leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure team alignment and service excellence.
Provide direct patient care while serving as a clinical role model for high-quality, patient-centered practice, with responsibilities divided into approximately 70% administrative and 30% clinical.
Support the integration of new clinical initiatives and quality improvements.