NICU Survey Team Members

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recruiting experienced neonatologists who are members of the AAP and the Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (SONPM), neonatal nurses who are members of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), and pediatric surgeons who are members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to become members of our survey team. The AAP NICU Verification Program upholds the AAP Statement on Diversity and Inclusion and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for surveyor appointments. Successful neonatal surveyors will meet the following requirements:

Neonatologists

• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) sub-board certification in neonatal-perinatal medicine
• Current membership in AAP and Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (SONPM)
• Participation in the ABP Maintenance of Certification program
• Practicing clinical neonatology at least 7 years post-fellowship
• Current AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program® trained provider
• NICU leadership experience and previous experience in program evaluation are preferred
• Currently employed/practicing in the coordination of care for neonatal patients

Neonatal Nurses

• Master’s degree and licensed as a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse
• Current membership in the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
• Certification by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
• Current AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program® trained provider
• Have at least 7 years of neonatal intensive care experience
• NICU leadership experience and previous experience in program evaluation are preferred
• Currently employed/practicing in the coordination of care for neonatal patients

Pediatric Surgeons

• American Board of Surgery certification, and sub-board certification in pediatric surgery
• Participation in the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program
• Have at least 7 years of experience in the care of neonatal surgical patients (may include pediatric surgery fellowship)
• NICU leadership experience and previous experience in program evaluation are preferred
• Currently employed/practicing in the coordination of care for neonatal patients

Neonatal surveyor appointments are made based on knowledge, expertise, and experience and will receive training from experienced NICU surveyors and AAP leadership to ensure a high quality and reliable program. All interested applicants should complete a Surveyor Interest Form.