Advanced Practice Manager

This position will support the Vascular Access Team.

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 high-value services within the

environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is

responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the

Lifespan 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. (eg 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 :

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION :

Masters 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

Masters 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 acute neuroscience 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 : Part Time

Shift : Shift 4

Union : Non-Union