Lead APP - Somers Point

AtlantiCare•Hamilton Township, NJ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Lead Advanced Practice Provider will support the functions performed within Primary Care in support of program objectives and goals. This position ensures that Advanced Practice Providers follow the processes and procedures to support Primary Care operations. The Lead APP assists with recruitment, orientation, continuous education, and annual evaluations of advanced practice providers working at all Primary Care sites. The Primary Care Lead Advanced Practice Provider organizes and oversees the APP chart review process and conducts periodic chart reviews as needed. The Lead will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer to address concerns related to advanced practice provider performance, including the review of patient complaints that pertain to APPs. The Lead Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for fostering a positive group culture and will ensure high quality, efficient, and patient-friendly care for Primary Care at all AtlantiCare locations. This full-time position will consist of 60 hours clinical time and 20 hours administrative time per pay period.

Requirements

If advanced practice nurse: Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school or as grandfathered by NJ Law
If physician assistant: Bachelors' degree in a physical science from an accredited institution
If physician assistant: Completion of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program
For APN: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey or current multi state license
For APN: Certified by the State Board of Nursing
For APN: Certification within area of specialty
For APN: Granted privileges from Atlantic City Medical Center medical staff
For APN: NRNNP,C or RNCNS,C registry unencumbered
BLSHCP required
For PA: Certified or eligible for certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and the New Jersey State Board of Education and Licensure
For PA: Appointment as an Allied Health Practitioner with the Medical Center in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws
Minimum of 1 years experience in business operations/environment
Well-developed communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficiency with computer applications
Excellent planning, execution skills and ability to manage multiple projects

Nice To Haves

Geriatric or Palliative Care Certification (for APN)

Responsibilities

Support the functions performed within the Primary Care in support of program objectives and goals
Ensure the Advance Practice Providers follow the processes and procedures to support the Primary Care operations
Assist with recruitment, orientation, continuous education and annual evaluations of the advanced practice providers working all of the Primary care sites
Organize and oversee the APP chart review process
Conduct periodic chart reviews as needed
Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer to address concerns related to advanced practice provider performance, including the review of patient complaints that pertain to APPS
Ensure high quality, efficient and patient friendly care for Primary Care at all AtlantiCare locations