The Medicus Firm
Director, Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers
Aurora, CO
Position Highlights :
- Provides strategic leadership , fiscal oversight, and operational management for all hospital-employed Advanced Practice Providers (primarily in neonatology and perioperative services).
- Collaborates with executive leadership (CNE, CMO, VP Critical Care Services) to advance APP roles, optimize care models, and align professional development with CHCO's mission.
- Leads APP workforce planning , recruitment, retention, and engagement across CHCO facilities and contracted sites.
- Nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center.
- Collaborative, team-based environment integrating APPs, physicians, and hospital leaders.
Compensation & Benefits :
- Competitive Compensation + Incentive + Relocation
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Faculty Appointment: Adjunct faculty eligibility with UC School of Medicine for credentialed APPs
Qualifications :
- BSN and MSN required.
- Certifications:
- Advanced Practice Professional board certification required (preferred dual or acute care certification)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (CPNP-AC) / Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
- Life support certifications as required (BLS, PALS, NRP).
- Credentialing with CHCO Medical Staff Office within six months of hire
- Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years as an APP, with at least three (3) years in a formal leadership role.
- At least one (1) year of pediatric hospital-based experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in APP workforce planning, operational management, and program development.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills in complex healthcare systems.
About the Community
- Top Ranked Location: Aurora/Denver Metro - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.
- Lifestyle: Offers the amenities of a major metro area with easy access to the Rocky Mountains for skiing, hiking, biking, and outdoor adventures.
- Education: Excellent public and private school systems; higher education opportunities through University of Colorado and regional institutions.
- Vibrant Lifestyle: Rich in cultural attractions, professional sports, dining, and entertainment. Easy travel through Denver International Airport.
Job Reference #: DON 26001