What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Nurse Practitioner - Neurological Surgery position at Weill Cornell Medicine?

Chief Nurse Practitioner - Neurological Surgery

Title : Chief Nurse Practitioner - Neurological Surgery

Location : Upper East Side

Org Unit : Neurological Surgery

Work Days : Weekly Hours : 35.00

Exemption Status : Exempt

Salary Range : $170,300.00 - $190,300.00

As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

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 Nursing

Experience

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 registration

NYS 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 Certificate

Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian / Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian / Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.weill.cornell.edu / NY / job / New-York-Chief-Nurse-Practitioner-Neurological-Surgery-NY-10065 / 1256063500 /

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