Supervisor Advance Practice Providers - Pediatric Inpatient

Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP) will be an integral member of the Division of Pediatrics at Hasbro Children’s. Under the general supervision of the Manager of Pediatric Advanced Practice Providers, is responsible for the development of competencies and organization of the clinical services, including scheduling, evaluation, and educational requirements of Pediatric Advanced Practice Providers. Role models and promotes professional practice standards to meet all accreditation and certification requirements. Assists in the care and management of patients in the outpatient setting to include, but is not limited to, history and physical, ongoing assessment and intervention and coordination of  follow-up plan. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the patient.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains on-going competency validation and in-service education programs for the Advanced Practice Providers, including maintenance of PALS certification. Maintains appropriate documentation of competencies, accreditation, and certification achievements.

Participates in the hiring of Advanced Practice Providers, including initial review of applications and selection of candidates and participation in the interviewing and final selection process. Establishes schedule of orientation and conducts periodic review with new practitioner to insure successful transition into professional role.

Evaluates and conducts the annual performance evaluation of the Advanced Practice Providers.

Collaborates with other medical services and departments within the hospital, including participation on department and hospital wide teams, to promote quality outcomes for patients being cared for by the Advanced Practice Providers.

Develops schedules for the Advanced Practice Providers, maintaining clinical coverage, as required.

Acts as payroll coordinator for Advanced Practice Providers.

Performs other clinical and administrative functions within the area of Advanced Practice Providers as deemed appropriate by the department Director.

As a clinician, obtains and records medical histories, performs and records physical examinations, records pertinent progress notes in the medical records, develops treatment plans, develops follow-up plans, initiates life-saving measures in emergency situations until aid arrives.

Manages a case load of patients in partnership with the healthcare team to optimize health status and coordinate care over time and across healthcare settings.

Oversees care coordination in acute, home care, and ambulatory care settings as feasible.

Initiates patient orders for admission, including diet, fluids, activity, tests, x-ray studies, blood products, and medications, in accordance to hospital procedure.

Performs advanced practice skills and participates in program development under the supervision of the Division Director.

Assists the healthcare team to achieve mutually agreed upon healthcare goals by providing necessary support, education, and encouragement.

Assesses patient status, participates in the development of a patient care management plan with the registered nurses and the Attending Physician. Participates in the education of patient, family and caregivers, regarding any procedures, post procedural care, and expected outcomes and progress.

Assists in clinical research projects, including data acquisition, entry, and analysis, as needed.

Maintains Quality Assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.

Prescriptive privileges per licensure.

Other Information

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Must be a 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.

Nurse Practitioner certification or certification eligible by the American Nurses Association (ANA) or by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Licensed in the State of Rhode Island as a Nurse Practitioner; license must include 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/Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Functions with demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of the aging processes, human development stage and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years’ clinical experience in the care of pediatric patients in the outpatient subspecialty setting.

Prior supervisory experience is desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. 

Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.

Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.

Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day.

Subject to electrical and energy hazards.

May lift and position patients and lift supplies up to 50 pounds.

Credentials

Essential:

*  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

* Basic Life Support (CPR)

* Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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