Position Summary
The neurosurgeons of Weill Cornell Medicine are universally recognized as premier providers of minimally invasive surgical procedures for the brain and spine in both adult and pediatric patients. Leaders in high-tech, computerized diagnosis and treatment methods, our specialists receive patients from around the world and treat the full spectrum of neurological disease, from brain and spine tumors, stroke, aneurysm and epilepsy to Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
The Chief Nurse Practitioner (NP) role functions as a clinical, educational and administrative resource to nursing personnel and oversees overall patient care delivery and management. In collaboration with an attending physician, is responsible for the coordination and direct care of patients within specialty area(s) and clinical protocols as needed. This role also works collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams to optimize team performance and standards of care, is responsible for providing patient education and ensures compliance with clinical / nursing policies & procedures.
Additional responsibilities include :
- The Chief NP is a critical Management position overseeing ~20 APP & RN clinical positions
- Manage dynamic APP clinic coverage scheduling
- Oversee the efficient use of OR Block time scheduling and reassigning, releasing or requesting additional time as needed to maintain the departments OR utilization rate
- Providing continuous clinical feedback to APP's in their clinic performance and ensuring NP's and\or PA's develop their own clinical practices to see follow ups patients to allow the Neurosurgeons to see new patients
- Workforce management hiring new APP's as needed and training newly onboarded APP's
- Working collaboratively with the Providers, Clinical Operation Administrator, CAO & Chair to ensure the department meets NYP and\or WCM PO mandated metrics in Practice Efficiency and Access, Capacity & Operations
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 5 days per week
Job Responsibilities
Develops short- and long-term development and operational goals. Monitors outcomes and revises plans as necessary.Recruits for and manages the orientation of new staff. Develops and provides in-service training to nursing staff on new nursing techniques, protocols, procedures, or new equipment. Reviews and implements necessary nursing competencies.Ensures that nursing staff’s licensure and certifications are maintained and current as required by regulatory agencies.Implements and supports patient-care models that ensure that staff is working at the top of their licensures.Monitors levels of quality of service as measured by satisfaction surveys, customer comments and direct observation. Recommends strategies that are responsive to quality of service needs.Ensures practice compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements.Collaborates with the Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) Physician Leader in managing all clinical quality and safety issues and initiatives. Monitors infection control measures within the practice.Implements and evaluates optimization strategies to ensure adequate staffing for scheduled patients and same-day or emergent cases.Participates in risk management as they relate to the clinical space and activities.Maintains familiarity with assigned hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws / Rules and Regulations and with the Delineation of Privilege (“DoP”) application form and available privileges staff.Provides recommendations for DoP requests that are in alignment with state regulatory and Weill Cornell Medicine’s Scope of Practice.Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits. Maintains and reviews patient records. Posts tests and examination results.Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines / medications and educating patients.Assists with clinical responsibilities during general outpatient / inpatient clinic sessions under the supervision of an attending physician. Writes prescription and orders; triages and evaluates urgent patient issues.Responsible for standard clinical care responsibilities that fall under the nurse practitioner role and scope of practice.Education
Master’s of Science Degree in NursingExperience
Extensive clinical-practice experience (approximately 6 years).
Clinical leadership experience in an acute care setting with evidence of strong leadership potential.
Experience in change management and process improvement; exposure to process- improvement techniques (e.g. Lean / Six Sigma) are a plus.
FNP strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.Ability to lead by example and create a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.Licenses and Certifications
NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registrationNYS Registered Professional Nurse license and signed current RN registration.Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc).Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)Current ACLS or PALS (if applicable)Infection Control CertificateCurrent Narcotics DEA registration certificateWorking Conditions / Physical Demands
Salary : $170,300 - $190,300
