Advance Practice Provider Lead

$125,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Schedule Job Overview: RWJBH is seeking an experienced Pediatric APP for a lead position at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center.

40h, Day Shift, Flexible 50% clinical (12hr shifts, 7a-7p) 50% administrative Weekends on rotation Licenses/Certification/Requirements General Requirements CDS and DEA BLS and ACLS Master's Degree 5 years of related clinical experience, leadership experience preferred PA Requirements PA License NCCPA APN Requirements APN License RN License NP Certification Clinical Functions Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement specific to the clinical areas the APN will conduct their practice within, and performs a periodic review of the collaborative agreement in accordance with hospital policy, Examines and evaluates patient's health status by performing an advanced physical exam and obtaining a comprehensive health history, Maintains clear and accurate documentation according to hospital policy Initiates and performs selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures Initiates consultations and laboratory examination Prescribes and alters medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings and evaluates what findings need collaboration or referral to other health professionals or appropriate resources Consults with physician as established in the collaborative practice agreement Establishes a diagnosis and orders appropriate medical and nursing therapies Anticipates needs of the patient and evaluates the plan of care for the patient, and makes modifications as indicated Reviews discharge needs of the patient and family, and participates in discharge planning Documents current health status and projects future health needs Communicates with all members of the health care team to assure a unified approach to the patient's plan of care Participates in team meetings and conferences when available, to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery Serves as a role model for the nursing staff in care delivery Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physician in a timely fashion, but not less than bi-annually A minimum of 25 charts/records will be reviewed bi-annually Participates in identifying learning needs of staff Assists in education of staff to obtain clinical skills related to specific populations Participates in the education of students by serving as a lecturer and precepting students in the clinical area, if requested and able to accommodate Participates in continuing education at the hospital, community or national level Educates patients and families regarding all aspects of their health care Educates patients and families on taking responsibility for the management and maintenance of their own care Consults with health care team and is available to colleagues for consultations Leadership Functions As requested by the Director Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Department's goals As requested by the Directors provides input into evaluations of staff performance Assists staff to comply with regulatory requirements and standards Professional Enrichment Identifies knowledge and skill needs through self-assessment, peer review, and annual performance evaluation Maintains requirements for certification by professional organization and New Jersey State Board of Nursing Annually reviews protocols with collaborating physician Participates in approved continuing education programs and professional associations in area of clinical specialty in accordance with the Hospital s policies Maintains current BLS and ACLS certifications Environment of Care Standard Demonstrates the awareness of safety, security, life safety, emergency preparedness and utility and equipment management policies competencies Adheres to Standard Precautions Adheres to Safety and Infection Control policies Attends mandatory in-services Helps maintain a safe and clean patient/work environment Follows incident reporting procedures Ensures that appropriate standards of practice follow corporate compliance guidelines, anare in the best interest of both patients and the hospital