NICU- Lead Advanced Practitioner- 20 Hours

3 weeks ago

Hartford, Connecticut, United States Connecticut Children's Full time
Job Description

The CT Children's Hartford based Lead APP-NICU is accountable for direct oversight of all advanced practitioners within their purview including APP education and development, developing APP goals, assisting in the APP hiring process and scheduling process for the APP group. The Lead APP is the liaison to the Neonatologists, NICU nursing staff and related NICU positions. The Lead APP will work closely with the NICU medical director to achieve unit-based goals, develop policy and procedure, advance quality of care and improve patient and family experience.
Responsible for delivering comprehensive quality patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions according to standards of practice to newborn, term or sick infants during the neonatal period. This person will also function as a member of an inpatient medical team within an integrated academic model.

Responsibilities

ROLE 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
  • Assisting physicians and management/administration to determine advanced practitioner role in achieving hospital initiatives in clinical care
  • Assisting 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
  • Participate in the facilitation of team meetings monthly and as needed
  • Represent the NICU APP group at regular meetings with physicians and other related NICU or hospital groups
  • Respond to and appropriately manage life-threatening emergencies in Hartford Hospital's Delivery Room, Well-Baby Nursery, Emergency Room and CT Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Treat and evaluate patients with neonatal illnesses, prematurity and congenital anomalies and while promoting the health of the child and family
  • Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results and perform physical exams.
  • Perform and maintain competence in required procedures, including umbilical vessel catheterization, endotracheal intubation, thoracostomy tube placement, neonatal resuscitation, lumbar puncture, percutaneous inserted central catheter placement. Monitor competence of APP group for the required procedures.
  • Assist in simulation planning for APP members as part of the neonatal division simulation program
  • Consult with attending physicians to decide patient referrals and monitor outcomes. Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments and community agencies and providers as necessary.
  • Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model. Participate in peer review, development and consultation. Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice.
  • Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
  • Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.
  • Other duties as required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that PTO requests meet divisional needs and are accounted for with the Division Business Lead as required

Annual performance reviews feedback and discussions for their direct reports in collaboration with the Medical Director.

Responsibility for annual merit recommendations in the merit system.

Responsible for ensuring on-site supervision of less experienced APPs

Monitor performance of all APP's with particular attention to orientation of new APPs

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education 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.

Experience Required:

Experience Preferred: Previous leadership role experience is a plus. Bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish preferred.

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION 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:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software required

Working knowledge of EPIC

SKILLS

Excellent communication skills

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.

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