Advanced Practice Manager Nurse Residency
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Location: Providence, RI 02902
Description:
Summary:
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:
Consistently applies the corporate values of respect,
honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the
health status of the people of the region through the provision of
customer-friendly, geographically accessible and highvalue services within the
environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is
responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the
Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
The responsibilities of the APM role include:
Other information:
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
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 progressive relevant experience,
with a preference for those with coronary care experience in the intensive care area. 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.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity 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. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital, USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
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:
Consistently applies the corporate values of respect,
honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the
health status of the people of the region through the provision of
customer-friendly, geographically accessible and highvalue services within the
environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is
responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the
Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
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 inter-professional 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:
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
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 progressive relevant experience,
with a preference for those with coronary care experience in the intensive care area. 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.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity 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. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital, USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union