Advance Practice Provider Lead Critical Care - RWJUH Somerset

Advance Practice Provider Lead (FT Days) Critical Care - RWJUH Somerset

Job : 1139788

Barnabas Health Medical Group, Critical Care APPs RWJSH, New Jersey

Specialty: Critical Care

Profession: Physician Assistant

The Critical Care APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient care through collaboration with the Physician for Critical Care patients. The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee.

The Lead APP for Critical Care provides advanced clinical care to critically ill patients while serving as a clinical and operational leader for the critical care APP team.

This role provides expert bedside practice with leadership responsibilities including mentorship, quality improvement, scheduling support and collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure high quality, safe and efficient patient care.

Provides comprehensive critical care services to patients in the ICU and IMCU including assessment, diagnosis and management of complex high acuity conditions.

Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively, and demonstrates effective time management.

Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a critical care environment.

Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues.

Demonstrates the ability to compassionately interact with patients across different areas of care.

Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, care planning and family discussions.

Performs appropriate interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic testing.

Performs or assists with invasive and noninvasive procedures in accordance with hospital privileges and scope of practice.

Ensures compliance with evidence-based protocols, clinical pathways and patient safety standards.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives, peer review and patient safety activities.

Promotes adherence to regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Encourages professional growth and certification maintenance within the APP team.

Provides mentorship, coaching and performance feedback to APPs.

Serves as a clinical resource and escalation support for APP team members during shift.

Supports onboarding, orientation and training of new hires and students.

Assists with staffing scheduling coordination and coverage needs as delegated by leadership.

Fosters a collaborative, respectful and high functioning team culture.

Serves as a liaison between APP staff physicians, nursing leadership and administration.

Prior leadership experience preferred.

Experience in quality improvement or clinical education.

Acute care certification required.

1 to 2 years acute care hospital experience preferred.

Current APN or PA certification.

Current NJ state license, CDS and DEA.

Current BLS and ACLS required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.