Advanced Practice Mgr Pediatric
Company: Rhode Island Hospital
Location: Providence
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:
This position supports the Hasbro 6 pediatric unit and consults to
the children's partial hospital program.The Advanced Program
Manager (APM) reports to the Director of the Center for
Professional Practice Innovation and Nursing Research (CPPI).
The Advanced Practice Manager (APM) role which is part of the CPPI
department anchors nursing practice to evidenced-based information
and nurse-sensitive outcomes. Advanced Practice Managers aim to
plan design and implement patient-specific and population-based
programs of care. The APM contributes to clinical excellence in
patient care through consulting research teaching and leadership in
the organization. The role of the Advanced Practice Manager is
guided by American Nurses Association Nursing Administration and
Professional Development Scope and Standards.
-Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the APM role include:
Engagement in initiatives that are driven by and related to nurse
and/or patient outcomes: This may include collection and synthesis
of key data needed to drive evidence-based initiatives and develop
effective action plans to correct nursing practice gaps.
Involvement with quality issues and interdisciplinary practice
changes. (e.g. NSIs auditing safety nets event review protocol
policy and guideline development root cause analysis action plan
development).Participation in hospital quality goals that drive
practice: The APM will focus on developing and facilitating
strategic interventions that drive quality nursing
practice.Participation and facilitation in unit based (or global)
initiatives: Roll outs new equipment annual education professional
governance. Engagement in professional development plans as they
relate to responses in nursing engagement and satisfaction
surveys.Facilitation of new hire support/preceptor support: In
coordination with clinical management the APM conducts periodic
follow up with preceptors and newly hired nurses to provide support
and guidance and assessment of readiness to transition to
independent practice.The APM partners with the clinical management
team in recruitment and retention efforts as well as professional
role development. The APM will promote and provide support for
nursing attainment of national specialty certification.Provides
expert clinical consultation and resource to nurses and nurse
leaders regarding clinical practice issues.Contributes to
development of the CPPI departmental strategic plan in alignment
with organizational priorities.Collaboration with interprofessional
leadership at all levels of the system to facilitate achievement of
quality nursing practice and patient experience.Leading mentoring
and/or supporting research and evidence-based/quality improvement
projects at all organizational levels disseminating findings. APMs
will participate in departmental publications and
presentations.Maintenance of current knowledge and participation in
professional development related to this role. This may include Six
Sigma certification national certification as well as other
professional development opportunities.
-Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION:
Master's degree in Nursing with an academic focus on clinical
practice nursing education or nursing administration required.
Consideration will be given to internal candidates who are enrolled
in a Master's program with relevant clinical experience. Current
license to practice in the state of Rhode Island required APRN
license or advanced certification preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS-EXPERIENCE:Minimum of three years of relevant
pediatric clinical experience.Evidence of exceptional interpersonal
skills including written and verbal communication skills as well as
creative problem solving in an environment with culturally diverse
needs and abilities of staff.Able to facilitate group processes and
to work cohesively with an interdisciplinary team. Membership in
pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations. Ability to
conceptualize develop and effect quality nursing services with a
commitment to continuous quality improvement is essential. Develops
and maintains expertise in the field to address questions and
provide strategic direction for evidence-based and quality
innovation. The ability to see the potential in and use clinical
information and decision support tools. The ability to understand
and use statistical methods and metrics to set goals and measure
clinical performance and quality outcomes.Computer skills including
Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to sit stand and
walk intermittently throughout the day. Exposure to patient care
environments. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established
safety precautions. - Supervisory responsibility. -
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within department policies and practices. -
Takes initiative and meets objectives with minimal supervision. -
Refers specific complex problems to supervisor when clarification
of departmental policies and procedures are required.
-Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race color religion sex national origin age
ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or
expression disability protected veteran or marital status. - -
Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. -Location: Rhode Island
Hospital USA:RI:Providence -Work Type: Full Time -Shift: Shift 4
-Union: Non-Union
Keywords: Rhode Island Hospital, Providence , Advanced Practice Mgr Pediatric, Other , Providence, Rhode Island
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