Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Clinical Lead / Cardiology Norwich Salem
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Bradford
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Mon-Sun
JOB SUMMARY The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute is
seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) leader
in Cardiology at Backus Hospital as well as supporting the
outpatient Hartford Healthcare Medical Group office setting to
coordinate an advanced level of comprehensive health care for
cardiology patients. This role specifically oversees the work of
the APP team in cardiology supporting the Norwich provider group of
general cardiologists, non-invasive procedural cardiologists and
electrophysiologist and takes a leadership role in overall program
development and quality. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clinical services as cardiac Physician Assistant or Nurse
Practitioner (APRN)
- Provides overall clinical supervision, including work
assignments, schedules, training and evaluation in accordance with
specific, respective departmental policies and procedures in
collaboration with the physician leadership and practice
manager.
- Monitors competency, documentation and outcomes of care given
by APP team. Identifies quality goals for the APP team.
- Models appropriate judgment in the follow-up of patient care
issues, including use of physician, nursing and/or administrative
chain of command. Models effective leadership behaviors in the Lead
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) role. Facilitates
learning for other staff to become more effective in their
role.
- Provides coaching and team building to increase employee
productivity and satisfaction. Serves as a resource to staff for
problem solving.
- Promotes professional development of staff.
- Identifies learning needs of staff. Orients new Physician
Assistant or Nurse Practitioners (APRN). Develops department level
education, including in-services and teaching materials.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures related
to patient care by following established applicable nursing,
medical and cardiology standards.
- Actively participates in and leads discussion of quality
results and patient feedback, problem solving and development of
plans to improve quality of care and service. Follows up and
supports efforts of colleagues to implement improvement action
plans.
- Assists with the annual performance evaluations of cardiology
APPs and recommends disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Assists with interviews and recommends hiring of Physician
Assistant or Nurse Practitioners (APRN)
- Acts as a liaison with nursing, medical staff and
management.
- Addresses patient concerns brought forth by patient family or
staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
- Master's Degree ( Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
APRN ) - Some background in business management and/or
leadership
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse
Practitioner (APRN) degree -
- 5+ years of clinical work
- 3+ years' experience in cardiology preferred
- CT Advanced Practice Provider license, DEA
- Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician
Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
- ACLS/BLS certification required
- Ability to support both inpatient and outpatient practices
- Knowledge of cardiac devices preferred
Keywords: Hartford HealthCare, Warwick , Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Clinical Lead / Cardiology Norwich Salem, Healthcare , Bradford, Rhode Island
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