APP Vascular Surgery

About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an advanced practice nurse who provides expert care and evidence-based nursing interventions for patients of the NCH Medical Group. Reporting directly to a supervising NCH Medical Group physician, the APP works collaboratively with peers and staff to enhance nursing practices and promote an evidence-based professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops an active communication strategy with administrative and clinical staff to keep them informed about work requirements.
• Works under the approved and agreed-upon protocols signed by the supervising physician.
• Participates in strategic planning with the Senior Leadership of the NCH Medical Group.
• Follows the performance evaluation program created by the Quality of Care Committee.
• Facilitates the recruitment of high-quality APPs and other professional personnel.
• Ensures medical care is consistent with managed care and insurance contract terms.
• Assists in preparing for and responding to litigation involving the NCH Medical Group.
• Provides leadership for all patient care activities, including:
• Exemplifying the clinical and administrative tone of the philosophy of care.
• Ensuring clinical programs meet standards for accreditation and regulatory reviews.
• Fostering high-quality and efficient clinical operations.
• Supervising medical support staff and designing clinical programs.
• Ensuring appropriate and quality clinical procedures.
• Managing clinical staffing.
• Participating in committee activities.
• Protecting and implementing patients' bill of rights.
• Providing direct patient care when necessary.
• Serving as a liaison between the medical staff and the Board of Directors.
• Resolving immediate clinical problems.
• Developing policies, procedures, and programs to address staff knowledge and skill deficits.
• Representing the NCH Medical Group in the community through various activities.
• Developing and implementing long-range strategies for the NCH Medical Group's future clinical and economic success.
• Creating and implementing a marketing plan for the NCH Medical Group.
• Enhancing administrative and medical staff awareness and knowledge in a managed care environment.
• Participating in managed care negotiations and responding to appeals and denials.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited school of nursing.
• Completed advanced practice or nurse practitioner program.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
• Board Certification in area of specialty or board eligibility with commitment to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in the State of Florida.
• BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.
• Completes all NCH yearly competencies within the allotted timeframe.
• Maintains professional licensing requirements.
• Completes all continuing education requirements needed to practice as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.