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Job description
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Team Lead- Riley Children's at Community Westfield
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to help lead our nationally recognized team in Indianapolis. This position will primarily support the Level III NICU at Community Health Network Westfield .
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage care plans for critically ill newborns
Perform procedures including intubations, PICC, UAL/UVL, chest tube placement, lumbar punctures, and thoracentesis
Deliver patient- and family- centered care
Participation in quality,safety and educational initiatives
24-hr shifts with in-house Neo coverage
Protected Time
20% protected administrative time (8 hrs/week) for team leadership, operational coordination, and program development activities
Human Resources & Staffing
Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and integration of new APPs
Assist with APP scheduling and staffing to ensure consistent patient care coverage
Support workforce planning, schedule optimization, and coverage contingency planning
Serve as a resource and mentor for APP team members, promoting professional growth and engagement
Program Operations & Support
Collaborate with the Medical Director, neonatologists, and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate high-quality patient care
Partner with leadership to support initiatives, program development, and implementation of process improvement projects
Serve as the primary communication liaison between other Community NICUs
Act as the communication liaison for APP clinical workflows, practice concerns, and operational updates
Collaborate with other educational leaders to identify and coordinate nursing and APP educational opportunities
Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement
Actively participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality metrics and patient outcomes
Promote adherence to evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
Education & Professional Development
Actively participate in Department of Neonatology and Advanced Practice Provider service line educational initiatives
Support APP orientation, competency development, continuing education, and professional advancement
Facilitate knowledge sharing and encourage participation in departmental and organizational improvement efforts
Leadership & Communication
Represent the APP team in departmental meetings, committees, and multidisciplinary workgroups as appropriate
Foster effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork across disciplines
Provide feedback to leadership regarding operational challenges, opportunities, and APP team needs
Qualifications:
NNP or PA-Neonatal certificationrequired
Open to internal and external candidates
APP experiencerequired
Leadership experiencepreferred
NICU experiencerequired
Community Description
Westfield, Indiana is a beautiful suburb of Indianapolis located just 19 miles north of downtown Indianapolis in Hamilton county and 39 minutes from the Indianapolis International Airport. Residents enjoy a variety of entertainment and recreation along with an assortment of other wonderful amenities. Westfield is conveniently located off of US 31.
Named by Niche in 2023 as one of the best suburbs to live, buy a house in & raise a family in Indiana
One of WalletHub's top five "Best Small Cities in America" in 2023
Grand Park is a 400-acre planned recreational sports village that features an abundance of green space, pedestrian/bicycle trails, baseball/softball diamonds, multipurpose fields for soccer, football, rugby, field hockey and lacrosse, an indoor soccer facility and indoor basketball/volleyball facility
Close proximity toTop ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
Quick drive to lively downtown Indianapolis provides residents with big- city amenities including professional sports, fine dining, an abundance of retail and an array of culture
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Worksite address
westfield, IN, 46074, US
Who can apply
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