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ID
#52132902 -
Salary
TBD -
Source
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia -
Date
2024-07-20 -
Deadline
2024-09-18
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Clinical Manager - Division of Urology
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19113 Philadelphia USAReference #: 1009562
SHIFT:Day (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough Makers
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CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.A Brief Overview
Responsible for the management of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) and nursing/ancillary staff if applicable.
In collaboration with the Nursing and Clinical Care Services Department and Division/Department leadership, the APP Manager provides oversight of Advanced Practice Providers which may include CRNP, PA, CNM and/or CNS roles. The APP Manager will serve as a leader in the field ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice. He/She will support development and implementation of the role within the specific Division and in alignment with institutional values and goals. Leadership includes but is not limited to maintaining APP competency, supporting evidence-based practice, the development of system to ensure and improve patient care as well as efficiency and productivity. He/she will also foster and support the participation in professional development and involvement in scholarly activities that contribute to the discipline and/or specialty practice area.What you will do
Direct Patient Care
Maintains clinical practice as outlined in delineation of privileges
Maintain and demonstrate ongoing competency by providing direct patient care at least once per month
Compliance with OPPE and other accountability metrics as a member of the licensed staff under Medical Staff Affairs (CRNP, PA and CNM roles only)
Practice
Formulates standards for professional practice consistent with national standards and/or evidence-based practice.
Compliance with institution wide patient safety initiatives including transparent practice through system reporting mechanisms and demonstration of shared accountability for safe practices.
Professionalism/Leadership
Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships to ensure safe patient care
Serve as a change agent to lead innovation through exemplary clinical practice
Collaborate with colleagues to promote the advancement of clinical practice of the advanced practice provider
Participate in the identification and review of patient safety issues and implementation of process improvement plans
Serve as a physical presence in the clinical setting for evaluation and application of identified processes improvement
Communicates effectively with APP teams as well as senior leadership to ensure streamlined care
Assumes responsibility for oversight of all processes associated with onboarding, ongoing education, and maintaining standards and competency for all APPs
Ensures the delivery of safe, exemplary patient care through established systems related to the development of APP teams, while also ensuring an environment of professional growth to promote retention
Provides leadership for the APP team leads in practice area and communicates any updates and clinical practice changes in a timely fashion.
Establishes an environment of shared decision making. Sets a standard for nursing and inter-pr fessional shared governance.
Creates an environment which is blame free, a spirit of appreciative inquiry. Promotes team building and colleague development
Holds APPs accountable for maintaining licenses, certifications, reappointment and APP policies
Represents Center for Advanced Practice and unit level APPs at a variety of venues including: Nurse Manager meeting, DON/NM meeting, Unit Leader Partners, Business/Finance Operations meetings, etc.
Resource Management
Leads APPs in promoting quality, efficient, and cost-effective care.
Prepares and manages operating and capital budget for assigned areas. Maintains deadlines and can address variances.
Monitors APP clinical productivity.
Accountable for OPPE metrics and outcomes related to APP work and practice
Ensures compliance with APP billing regulations.
Participates in Divisional/Departmental and network wide initiatives to represent APP practice and leverage the role of APPs.Education Qualifications
Master's Degree Nursing or Physician Assistant Required
Doctorate Nursing or Physician Assistant Preferred Experience Qualifications
At least three (3) years experience as an APP Required
At least five (5) years experience as an APP Preferred
Management/leadership experience Preferred Skills and Abilities
Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities.
Ability to use computer and electronic medical record effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong conflict management skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to facilitate and lead groups
Proactive and independent
Implements process improvement
Highly accountable
Please refer to Scope of Practice document and Clinical Responsibilities checklist for specific requirements.
Computer Competency
Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).
Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype).
Web browsing, intranet search, document access.
Use of shared network file space.
Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).
Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.
Information Literacy
Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.
Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.
Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.
Information Management Literacy
Navigation of the electronic health record system.
Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems.
Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.
Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.
Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools. Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
Certified Physician Assitant (PA-C) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upo