Lead Advanced Practitioner-NICU-20 Hours

Responsibilities

• Balance of administrative responsibilities and clinical care to be primarily dayshift but flexibility as needed to manage necessary clinical coverage.
• Work closely with other CCMC NICU lead APPs to manage system needs and coverage and work towards common goals.
• Developing advanced practitioner goals and objectives and clinical policies and procedures with supervising physicians and administration.
• Aiding physicians and management/administration to determine advanced practitioner role in achieving hospital initiatives in clinical care.
• Aiding with scheduling of coverage based on needs of the organization.
• Overseeing advanced practitioner education and development.
• Involvement in the recruiting, training, and retention of NICU APPs.
• Participation in the facilitation of team meetings monthly and as needed.
• Representation of the NICU APP group at regular meetings with physicians and other related NICU or hospital groups.
• Response to and appropriate management of life-threatening emergencies in Hartford Hospital’s Delivery Room, Well-Baby Nursery, Emergency Room and CT Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Treatment and evaluation of patients with neonatal illnesses, prematurity and congenital anomalies and while promoting the health of the child and family.
• Analysis of medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results and performing physical exams.
• Performing and maintaining competence in required procedures, including umbilical vessel catheterization, endotracheal intubation, thoracostomy tube placement, neonatal resuscitation, lumbar puncture, percutaneous inserted central catheter placement.
• Maintaining competence of APP group for the required procedures.
• Assisting in simulation planning for APP members as part of the neonatal division simulation program.
• Consulting with attending physicians to decide patient referrals and monitoring outcomes.
• Coordination of patient care with team members, other departments and community agencies and providers as necessary.
• Participation in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model.
• Participation in peer review, development and consultation.
• Participation in special programs and services as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience Required: Master’s degree prepared, Registered and Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Master’s degree preferred, Registered and Certified Physician Assistant with a minimum of ten years’ experience in clinical care.
• Education and/or Experience Preferred: Previous leadership role experience is a plus. Bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications Required: Registered and Certified Physician Assistant -or- Current State of Connecticut Physician Assistant licensure -or- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure required at time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval (allow one-year grace period for renewal if gap.) based on CT Children's bylaws. NRP certification required as a provider, instructor is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software required. Working knowledge of EPIC. Skills: Excellent communication skills. Customer service skills. Proven commitment to providing pediatric healthcare in an urban community-based setting. Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team. Ability: Work independently. Ability to manage complex family issues and provide patient/family teaching and discharge planning. Willingness to work flexible hours/days to meet the needs of patients and programs and services. Maintain confidentiality.

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.