Lead Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology/Oncology

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking experienced Lead Advanced Practice Providers to guide teams in the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Available specialty areas are Leukemia & Lymphoma, Sickle Cell, and Oncology Overflow. The role combines pediatric clinical practice with operational and team leadership, mentoring and developing nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and supporting high-quality patient care. The Lead APP provides comprehensive care to pediatric patients in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings under the supervision of a supervising or collaborating physician and within state scope-of-practice requirements. The role also leads team operations, supports staffing and scheduling, contributes to practice standards and quality initiatives, and coordinates onboarding and professional development for APP team members.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Master’s degree in Nursing.
For nurse practitioners: Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia or multi-state licensure through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and APRN licensure in Georgia.
For physician assistants: Physician Assistant licensure in Georgia.
Certification as an APRN by ANCC, AANP, PNCB, or NCCPA; Family Nurse Practitioner certification may be acceptable with CNO approval.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Hematology/Oncology.
Proficient knowledge of Georgia scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements, and APP credentialing processes.
Excellent written, spoken, and presentation communication skills, along with organizational and interpersonal skills.
Team partnership orientation, conflict resolution, problem solving, listening, staff development, time management, physician relations, and fiscal management skills.
Personal and professional integrity, collaborative and respectful behavior, flexibility, and willingness to change.
Ability to coach and develop leadership skills in others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, honesty, and actions that build trust and strengthen relationships.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or health care leadership experience.
Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Medical Science.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive patient care management for children of all ages in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings under a supervising or collaborating physician.
Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations and identify normal and abnormal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial findings.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
Educate patients, families, health care professionals, and students.
Facilitate referrals to medical providers, facilities, and health or social service agencies as needed.
Collaborate or consult with physicians and other health care providers.
Lead the team toward departmental goals in collaboration with medical and departmental or practice leaders.
Represent APPs in physician relations, administrative relations, and clinical operations.
Facilitate standardization or revision of APP practice protocols, therapies, policies, and processes.
Participate in Advanced Practice Provider Shared Governance Committees.
Manage organizational change and foster acceptance and adoption of change.
Provide feedback to managers about staff performance and educational needs; collaborate on performance improvement plans when needed and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
Partner with system and departmental leaders on day-to-day APP staffing and scheduling to meet divisional needs.
Ensure APP compliance with credentialing and licensure requirements.
Participate in APP recruitment and hiring.
Facilitate graduate student placement within the practice.
Plan, implement, and evaluate orientation and onboarding for new APPs and serve as a primary resource for new hires.
Coordinate APP professional development activities, support colleagues’ professional growth, and promote accountability and professionalism.
Participate in professional organizations and maintain professional competence and credentials.
Support development of department or practice quality measures and controls.
Support compliance with applicable National Patient Safety Goals and Joint Commission requirements.
Oversee follow-up to Occurrence Notification System reports related to APPs.