Additional Information About the Role

Great Leadership Opportunity!  St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Manager who is more than a clinician - we are looking for a change maker, leader, and visionary who thrives on innovation and advance care for our most fragile patients. 

 

This key leader in our Neonatal ICU will:

Lead with expertise - Provide direct leadership to our NNP team, ensuring clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and regulatory readinessDrive Innovation - Champion progressive models of NNP practice, building structures that optimize patient outcomes and align with national best practices.Inspire and develop talent - Mentor, coach, and empower NNPs to grow professionally while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountablility, and innovation.Shape the future - Partner with nursing and physician leadership to design and implement visionary care models that expand the role of NNPs and strengthen our program.Advance outcomes - Use data-driven decision making to enhance quality, reduce variability, and ensure the highest standards of patient- and family-centered care. 

This position offers:

Comprehensive BenefitsBeautiful urban, academic campusOpportunity to work with a well renowned team at a nationally ranked pediatric hospital
Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

 

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. 

 

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

 

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Plans, manages and organizes all aspects of the Nurse Practitioners and other staff as appropriate within the specialty departments at Barnes Jewish and St. Louis Children's Hospitals.

 

Responsibilities

Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.Provides guidance and direction to Nurse Practitioners which promotes excellent patient care and promotes improved clinical outcomes.Manages the health care of select patient populations through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation.Works closely with department leadership in which nurse practitioners work to ensure compliance with excellent evidence based practice.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master's Degree - Nursing

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

< 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

Nurse PractitionerRN
Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer