Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider Lead - Neuro and Ortho Subspecialities

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Organization:

In-Patient Nrs Practnrs 40

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Team Leader has responsibility for administrative, clinical and human resource activities in conjunction with the designated Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants. This role includes clinical practice, and administrative duties, such as assisting with program development, personnel supervision, management (performance feedback, etc.), quality data and outcome based performance initiatives. Leads advanced practice team, has direct reports, usually team size is less than 20 Advanced Practice Registered nurses and Physician Assistants.

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The APN Team Leader has responsibility for administrative, clinical and human resource activities with the designated clinical teams of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs, CRNAs, CNMs). Team leader responsibilities include:  team scheduling, orientation and competency validation for new team members, maintaining clinical quality (evaluations) and regulatory standards (protocols) and serving as an administrative link between the Advanced Practice Team, the division and Department. The Advanced Practice Team Leader will practice in an advanced role, coordinating the delivery of high quality, family centered and developmentally appropriate patient care within the APN service line.  Administrative time is approximately 16 hours per week and clinical time is approximately 24 hours per week.

Position Hours

• Monday – Friday,

• Clinical time depends on the clinical service needs

• May include nights/weekends.  

• CPNP-AC or Physician Assistant

• 5+ years of Clinical Experience Preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Clinical expertise: Demonstrates experience and effectiveness as practicing clinician.
• Management experience: Demonstrates ability as an administrative liaison between the advanced practice provider team, the division/department. Assists in maintaining quality and regulatory standards. The advanced practice provider team leader will practice in an advanced role, coordinating the delivery of high quality, family centered and developmentally appropriate patient care.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

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• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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