Supervisor of Advanced Practice Providers

Reports to the Director, Cardiovascular Services.

About the role

Under the direction of the Clinical Director of Cardiology and the Attending Physician of Records, this position is responsible for the organization of clinical services including scheduling, in-service education, and evaluation of Advanced Practice Providers. Under the supervision of the Surgeon, provides pre- and post-operative care of surgery patients. Leaders demonstrate aptitude in ensuring accountability, building effective teams, driving vision and purpose, and optimizing work processes to help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the hiring of Advanced Practice Providers, including initial review of applications, selection of candidates, and participation in the interviewing and final selection process.
• Develops schedules for the Advanced Practice Providers, maintaining clinical coverage as required.
• Develops and implements a program to certify Advanced Practice Providers in the performance of invasive procedures (e.g., central line placement, tracheal intubation).
• Develops and maintains an ongoing in-service education program for Advanced Practice Providers, including maintenance of ACLS certification.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of Advanced Practice Providers.
• Serves as liaison for the Advanced Practice Providers with other hospital departments (e.g., Nursing Service, Laboratory, Admitting Department).
• Generates and maintains statistical information relating to the Surgery program.
• Coordinates Advanced Practice Provider participation in the M&M and Quality Assurance Review Programs.
• Acts as payroll coordinator for the Advanced Practice Providers.
• Participates in the formulation of the annual budget and future budgetary planning as it relates to the Advanced Practice Provider group.
• Performs other administrative functions within the Advanced Practice Provider area, such as serving on appropriate committees.
• Obtains and records detailed patient medical histories, performs and records complete and detailed physical examinations, records pertinent progress notes in medical records, prepares discharge and follow-up plans, and initiates life-saving measures in emergency situations.
• Generates initial patient orders for admission, pre- and postoperative care including diet, fluids, activity, tests, x-ray studies, and medications in collaboration with physicians in accordance with hospital procedure.
• Assesses patient status and participates in the development of a patient care management plan with nurses and attending physicians.
• May perform duties requested by staff physicians or attending, including care of selected patients on both medical and surgical services (e.g., surgical wound care, evaluation of patients in the emergency room, and other duties generally accepted as falling within the responsibilities of a house officer).
• Maintains established hospital/department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.

Requirements

• Graduate of either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant Program.
• If a Nurse Practitioner, must have a Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Certification or certification eligibility by the American Nurses Association (ANA) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Licensed in the State of Rhode Island as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges.
• If a Physician Assistant, must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Program with a B.S. degree. Passing grade on certifying examination administered by the NCCPA. Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
• Three years’ experience in the care of cardiac patients preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience desirable.

Work Environment

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions, including use of safety equipment and protective clothing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision for up to 7 FTEs.

Pay

$148,824.00–$186,035.20 per year.

Schedule

• 10- or 12-hour shifts
• Day shift
• 10 hours daily