Neonatal Program Manager (NPM): Level III Neonatal Centers must have a

Neonatal Program Manager (NPM): Level III Neonatal Centers must have a registered nurse with at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Master’s preferred) with documented neonatal nursing experience and nursing certification preferred, working in the role of the NPM. The NPM must maintain a current NRP certification or equivalent. Working in conjunction with the NMD, the NPM is responsible for organization of the program and all systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach throughout the continuum of maternal care, as well as developing or revising policies, procedures and guidelines, assuring staff competency, education, and training. The NPM must have sufficient experience and expertise to create, and/or support, a program that provides care to infants who require Level III NICU care, be responsible for inpatient activities in the NICU and, as appropriate, obstetric, well newborn, and/or pediatric units; and coordinate with respective neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric care services, as appropriate. The NMD must provide oversight of annual neonatal-specific education which includes low-volume, high-risk procedures consistent with the care provided in the level III NICU and foster collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary team members, facility leadership, and higher-level facilities to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment to improve the quality of care and patient care outcomes