What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - EMERGENCY DEPT. & URGENT CARE position at Cooper University Health Care?
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Short Description
JOB DESCRIPTION - ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (APP) LEAD - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Department and Urgent Care
Responsible for general oversight of assigned APP staff. This includes ensuring required educational and professional development needs are met, communication, scheduling of staff and providers are practicing within their scope and compliant with regulatory bodies. This individual will take a leadership role and leverage their APP to drive institute quality metrics, maximize productivity and contain costs. The lead APP will participate in assessing institute APP needs, hiring and evaluating staff.
Provide high quality, efficient medical care to patients in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care locations as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider and in collaboration with Physicians and medical staff.
Experience Required
Minimum of 18 months working as Licensed Advanced Practice Provider.
Education Requirements
Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required, current NJ Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant License
License/Certification Requirements
Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Board certification as Physician Assistant; Active New Jersey License; American Heart Association ACLS/BLS and CDS/DEA
Special Requirements
Schedule Hours/Days: Varies - full time work week
