Lead Advanced Provider - Hospital Medicine - SSM St. Clare
Job Description
As a Lead Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in Hospital Medicine and are a valued member of the full care team. Maintain frequent and regular communications with Medical Director, Site Management Team members, Vituity clinical leadership, and Vituity Practice Management (PM). Participate as member of the Site Management Team. ( SMT). Ensure engagement in the site by encouraging attendance of Advanced Providers at department meetings. Facilitate regular communication with site providers and encourage a sense of community. Communicate information from central Vituity Advanced Provider leadership sources to the Medical Director, SMT, Practice Administrator, and Advanced Provider team members as appropriate. Assist Medical Director with recruiting, interviewing, retention strategies, and culture building activities. Establish and execute a detailed orientation and onboarding program for new hires tailored to the needs of new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles within the practice. Ensure new hire Advanced Provider understanding of Vituity, site policies, practices, and clinical progression. Address deficiencies proactively. Provide positive change management leadership and support of operational, patient experience, and other improvement initiatives. Provide ongoing and constructive feedback to physicians, advanced providers, and other site team members to enhance performance and professional growth. Address performance issues in conjunction with the Medical Director and coordinate the involvement of People Operations before formal counseling or Performance Improvement Plans. Assist the Medical Director with the documentation of performance-related issues. Participate in annual performance review process as directed by Medical Director. Work closely with Medical Director to ensure regular review of Advanced Provider cases, providing feedback and guidance as necessary. Oversee and manage a consistent new provider education process. Coordinate or direct regular clinical education for all Advanced Provider staff. Leverage Vituity University CME resources where appropriate. Provide oversite of the Advanced Provider monthly work schedule and timecard administration as delegated by the Medical Director. Create or assist in creation of the Advanced Provider monthly work schedule in accordance with Vituity and site-specific scheduling policies and shift staffing needs. Serve as a time-card administrator for the Advanced Providers at the site. Required Experience and Competencies. Graduation from an accredited college or university Nurse Practitioner program is required. Bachelor’s Degree in the Sciences, Healthcare, or equivalent required. Must possess a current state license from the applicable State Licensing Board, national certification, a Federal DEA (if applicable) and/or any additional state license required for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment. Advanced Provider with current, valid National Board Certification in relevant field/specialty and an active unrestrictive state license to practice medicine in the respective state(s) is required. Previous work experience in a family practice office, Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), and/or emergency department is preferred. Flexibility in responding to the various demands of multiple patients in an acute care setting. Ability to make critical decisions in a timely manner with a minimal amount of supervision. Patience and emotional stability to respond to patients and staff members in a compassionate and professional manner. Stamina to focus on patient care and accurate documentation of the visit for long periods of time, working efficiently for the duration of a clinical shift. Manual dexterity to perform all the procedures expected of the role in the practice line. Ability to read reports and to use a paper charting system and electronic medical records system. Ability to stand and/or walk quickly for 50-75% of a work shift. Tolerance for high levels of emotional stress in an environment of crisis response. Stamina for an irregular schedule of day, evening and night shifts, as well as weekends and holidays. Semi-open ICU; no vent management required. Become a Valued Member of Your Hospital Medicine Team. Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more.