What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Ambulatory NP - Cardiology position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
Job Details
The Jefferson Health Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) working in the above-named region and department will provide
supervision and management of advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in a distinct clinical area.
Job Description
The Lead APC will have 3 years of clinical experience as a Master's prepared APC and must supervise a minimum of 5
APCs. They will spend 80% of their time performing clinical duties and 20% of their time performing administrative duties.
The essential functions of a Lead APC fall into four categories :
- Patient care
- Clinical Oversight and Leadership
- Administration
- Compliance.
Patient Care
Clinical Oversight and Leadership :
leadership to ensure the group is organized and informed. This includes recruitment, retention,
onboarding / orientation, performance management, and professional development
performance.
Administration :
Compliance
Nursing, complies with APC practice guidelines, hospital bylaws, and physician supervising / delegation
agreements per state and hospital applicable regulatory requirements and specialty scope of practice. The APC is
granted privileges by Jefferson Health medical staff at respective location(s), including specific clinical
responsibilities and procedures, reviewed as per regulatory / organizational requirements.
professional practice evaluation (OPPE) and outcomes.
initiatives to advance team care delivery and to practice to the full extent of licensure.
performance improvement plan (PIP) as appropriate in collaboration with Human Resource Business Partner
HRBP)
Additional Attributes :
promote the role of teams.
resolution.
communication skills.
arena.
Patient / Customer Satisfaction
Ensures patient / customer satisfaction by respecting confidentiality and privacy; treating others with courtesy, dignity, and
respect; considering the needs of everyone; and responding to customer concerns in a timely manner.
Teamwork
Works effectively with others toward a common goal by :
maximizes productivity.
Communication
Expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely in oral and written forms. Listens attentively. Keeps leadership,
management, and co-workers well informed. Responds to requests in a timely and effective manner.
Management Support
Keeps immediate supervisor and leadership updated. Helps accomplish mission and goals.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Identifies problems, considers viable alternatives, and implements solutions based on analysis and sound reasoning,
checking with supervisor as needed.
Attendance & Reliability
Works as scheduled. Meets established notification for absences. Is consistently on time and ready to work at the start of
shift.
Compliance with Policy & Procedures
Operates within organization policies and procedures. Consistently adheres to health and safety standards.
Creativity & Initiative
Creates and / or supports new ideas that enhance unit / department goals or reduce costs. Shows initiative and seeks out
opportunities for improvement. Performs duties in an independent manner based on guidelines set by supervision.
Competence with Patients
Provides high-quality patient care, exceptional customer service and other health-related services to meet and / or exceed the
needs of patients and their families.
Cultural Sensitivity
Recognizes and respects cultural differences among co-workers and patients and responds appropriately
The Jefferson Health Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) working in the above-named region and department will provide
supervision and management of advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in a distinct clinical area.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Primary Location Address
100 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic / programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
