Advance Practice Provider Lead

Job Overview

RWJBH is seeking an experienced Pediatric APP for a lead position at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center.

Licenses/Certification/Requirements

• General Requirements: CDS and DEA, BLS and ACLS, Master's Degree, 5 years of related clinical experience, leadership experience preferred
• PA Requirements: PA License, NCCPA
• APN Requirements: APN License, RN License, NP Certification

Clinical Functions

• Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement specific to the clinical areas the APN will conduct their practice within, and performs a periodic review of the collaborative agreement in accordance with hospital policy,
• Examines and evaluates patient's health status by performing an advanced physical exam and obtaining a comprehensive health history,
• Maintains clear and accurate documentation according to hospital policy
• Initiates and performs selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• Initiates consultations and laboratory examinations
• Prescribes and alters medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area
• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings and evaluates what findings need collaboration or referral to other health professionals or appropriate resources
• Consults with physician as established in the collaborative practice agreement
• Establishes a diagnosis and orders appropriate medical and nursing therapies
• Anticipates needs of the patient and evaluates the plan of care for the patient, and makes modifications as indicated
• Reviews discharge needs of the patient and family, and participates in discharge planning
• Documents current health status and projects future health needs
• Communicates with all members of the health care team to assure a unified approach to the patient's plan of care
• Participates in team meetings and conferences when available, to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery
• Serves as a role model for the nursing staff in care delivery
• Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physician in a timely fashion, but not less than bi-annually
• A minimum of 25 charts/records will be reviewed bi-annually
• Participates in identifying learning needs of staff
• Assists in education of staff to obtain clinical skills related to specific populations
• Participates in the education of students by serving as a lecturer and precepting students in the clinical area, if requested and able to accommodate
• Participates in the education of students by serving as a lecturer and precepting students in the clinical area, if requested and able to accommodate
• Participates in continuing education at the hospital, community or national level
• Educates patients and families regarding all aspects of their health care
• Educates patients and families on taking responsibility for the management and maintenance of their own care
• Consults with health care team and is available to colleagues for consultations

Leadership Functions

• As requested by the Director Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Department's goals
• As requested by the Directors provides input into evaluations of staff performance

Professional Enrichment

• Identifies knowledge and skill needs through self-assessment, peer review, and annual performance evaluation
• Maintains requirements for certification by professional organization and New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Annually reviews protocols with collaborating physician
• Participates in approved continuing education programs and professional associations in area of clinical specialty in accordance with the Hospital s policies
• Maintains current BLS and ACLS certifications

Environment of Care Standard

• Demonstrates the awareness of safety, security, life safety, emergency preparedness and utility and equipment management policies competencies
• Adheres to Standard Precautions
• Adheres to Safety and Infection Control policies
• Attends mandatory in-services
• Helps maintain a safe and clean patient/work environment
• Follows incident reporting procedures
• Ensures that appropriate standards of practice follow corporate compliance guidelines, are in the best interest of both patients and the hospital

At RWJBarnabas Health

• Market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer