What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - TRAUMA position at Cooper Norcross Health?
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Short Description
JOB DESCRIPTION - ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (APP) LEAD - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and mentoring to Trauma and Acute Care Surgery APP’s
- Responsible for the scheduling of the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery APPs to ensure adequate staffing
- Collaboration with other disciplines and nursing leadership on Trauma/ ACS and CUH based initiatives
- Active participation in Trauma/ ACS Performance Improvement meetings and initiatives
- Active participation in Trauma Center outreach and educational initiatives
- Active participation in Trauma Center re-verification process
- Responsible for assessment of staffing needs, collaborating with Trauma Medical Director and Leadership to present requests for new positions
- Responsible for collaboration with CUH Talent Acquisition for recruiting for positions
- Responsible for oversight of On-boarding any new-hires
- Responsible for Oversight of APP students rotating through Trauma/ ACS
- Be competent in all areas that the Trauma/ ACS APP’s cover: TSICU, TSDU, Floors, Trauma/ ACS Clinic
- Active participation in CUH APP initiatives, such as APN Council
Experience Required
Minimum of 18 months working as Licensed Advanced Practice Provider.
Education Requirements
Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required
License/Certification Requirements
New Jersey License: APN and RN or PA
American Heart Association BLS
Certification: NCCPA
Special Requirements
Scheduled Days / Hours: Variable