APP Manager - Critical Care, CTICU Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager is a valued member of the intensive care team and is a working leader who has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of critical care medicine patients. As the APP Manager, they will provide guidance and oversight to a defined team of APPs working in the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit, while also working clinically as an APP. The Manager will evaluate and manage patients while also managing the schedule, providing basic clinical oversight and bi-directional communication of operational priorities. As an APP, the Manager will demonstrate specialized skills in the care of patients and families undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. The Manager coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams, practicing in a collaborative environment necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient. Reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care. The provider will work with the team to ensure adherence to protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and leadership to the organization and profession. They will perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures; peri-procedural services, and coordinate discharge planning to next level of care (as applicable).

Requirements

Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or currently licensed as an APRN.
Two years of experience as an APP.
Experience in a managerial or leadership role is required.
AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)
AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
DHEC and DEA license applications.
1 year experience within current role (internal MUSC only).
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of critical care experience as an NP/PA-C is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and oversight to a defined team of APPs working in the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit.
Work clinically as an APP, evaluating and managing patients.
Manage the schedule for the APP team.
Provide basic clinical oversight.
Facilitate bi-directional communication of operational priorities.
Coordinate involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams.
Develop a comprehensive plan for the patient in a collaborative environment.
Review the plan of care with the clinical team and participate in directing care.
Ensure adherence to protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines.
Contribute to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and leadership.
Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
Provide peri-procedural services.
Coordinate discharge planning to the next level of care.
Responsible for OurDay Manager tasks, such as PTO approval, annual evaluations.
Conduct APP interviews and record progress in OurDay, partner with department leadership and HR for job offer/salary quotes.
Perform 30/60/90/120 day evaluations with physician and/or department leadership, along with perform 1:1 with APPs on a regular basis.
Complete performance evaluations with physician and/or department leadership.
Hold monthly meetings with APPs using BPC Meeting template and send to team.
Attend 80% of APP Manager/Lead meetings held by APP BPC.
Attend department faculty/staff meetings and cascade information to APP team.
Manage schedule coverage if applicable.
Ensure Transition to Practice document is given to new APP hires.
Work with physician/department leadership to ensure compliance with annual mandatories or other compliance-related requirements.
Coordinate APP student rotations for both internal and external students, coordinate APP fellow rotations if applicable.
Assist with APRN Practice Agreements and PA Scope of Practice documents to ensure compliance with state boards and MUSC Credentialing.
Develop and implement any new initiatives involving APPs in conjunction with the APP Best Practice Center.
Assist in coaching and facilitating the development, support, and management of the APRN/PA group within the department. This includes corrective actions and terminations as necessary.
Develop staffing systems which respond effectively and quickly to changes in patient volume, acuity or service demands.
Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline.
Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief: Lumbar Puncture, Central Venous line placement, Pulmonary Artery Catheterization, Arterial line placement, Endotracheal Intubation, Chest Tube placement, Bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, perform suturing/stapling, and removal of catheters/tubes/drains as needed.
Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician.
Potential to first assist in the operating room.
Documents and bills for direct care provided.
Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members.
APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.