Advanced Practice Provider Clinical Manager (NP or PA) - Radiology (Full Time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health

22d•$180,003 - $270,005•Onsite

About The Position

This is a new position required to support the expected expansion of the Radiology APP group. The Clinical Manager provides administrative and clinical oversight and support to the nurse practitioners and physician' assistants for a medical or surgical specialty service line. This role develops and implements innovations in patient and family centered care that fosters quality, safety and effectiveness and serves as a model for patient care nationally. The Clinical Manager facilitates employee annual goal development in collaboration with the Clinical Practice Director and Director of Operations, and enhances the patient's experience through the continuum of care. This role will oversee the IR Ambulatory Clinic, Procedural APPs and non-procedural APPs' daily operations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant required.
License Nurse Practitioner License required.
Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
8-10 years related work experience required.
1-3 years supervisory/management experience required.
Eight years of experience as a nurse practitioner with at least five years providing clinical services to highly acute patients in a medicine or surgical service.
Current MA license for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

Functions as a clinical APP responsible for direct patient care to the specialty patient population.
Performs and documents preoperative evaluation (history and physical examinations).
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests for patients on service.
Examines and evaluates pre-procedure and post-procedure patients in-hospital settings as well as outpatient settings.
Writes orders for medications, therapies and treatments as appropriate for the patient population.
Performs procedures as directed by the attending physicians or surgeons based upon clinical competency and clinical practice guidelines.
Provides first line care for patients in on inpatient units.
Adheres to clinical pathways, as appropriate for provision of care.
Writes admission, transfer and discharge orders including discharge summaries.
Acts as a clinical leader on daily rounds and delegates workload to other team members.
Participates in monthly morbidity and mortality rounds and grand rounds conferences.
Serves as a key member of the service line committees.
Prepares cases for presentation.
Serves as clinical advisor for nursing staff responsible for care of the patient.
Collaborates with staff physicians/surgeons and house staff in educating the patients and their families in the medical care of the patient.
Oversees the development, implementation and coordination of clinical pathways, guidelines and protocols in collaboration with the APPs, nurse managers and physicians of the service units.
Maintains and assures that all members of the service team follow patient care protocols.
Identifies and implements operational and quality program improvements.
Oversees the entire clinical experience to assure that there is coordination, consolidation and execution of patient care plans through all phases/units of the specialty service.
Continually updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education, and review of literature for self and clinical assistant team.
Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities.
Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.
Has full responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing department budget.