Neonatal Nurse Practitioner-Lead

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Are you passionate about neonatal care and looking to make a significant impact in the lives of high-risk newborns? Children's Minnesota's neonatology department is seeking a dedicated  Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Lead to join our esteemed team.

Children’s Minnesota’s neonatology department encompasses the largest high-risk neonatal care program in the Upper Midwest and the fourth-largest neonatal program in the U.S. Our team of over 20 neonatologists, 80+ neonatal advanced practice providers, and 500+ nurses and support staff provide exceptional care for more than 1,900 neonatal visits per year. We also offer neonatal transport for over 500 neonatal patients annually.

Our comprehensive neonatal services program includes Levels IV, III, II, and step-down care units with a combined bed capacity of nearly 200 beds. This program is a collaborative effort between Children’s Minnesota neonatal and pediatric services, Allina Health System's fetal and maternal services, and The Mother Baby Centers at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis, United Hospital in St. Paul, and Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Our neonatal program extends to multiple community sites in both the east and west metro areas.

Position Summary

As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Lead (NNP) at Children's Minnesota, you will serve as the first point of contact for NNP staff to address day-to-day concerns with a span of control of up to 35 direct reports. You will collaborate with our expert neonatal team to provide exceptional care for high-risk newborns, playing a crucial role in managing the medical needs of critically ill infants and utilizing your expertise to ensure the best outcomes.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care in our Levels IV, III, II, and step-down care units, as well as several community campuses in the Twin Cities.
• Participate in the care of the highest acuity patients, including ECMO.
• Provide resuscitation and stabilization in the delivery room, attend fetal surgeries, and offer virtual care through our Neonatal Telehealth Program.
• Participate in our state-of-the-art neonatal transport program, transporting over 500 neonatal patients per year by ground, rotor, and fixed-wing transport servicing Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa, and Michigan.

Leadership Responsibilities

Learn more at  childrensMN.org / NICU