TEAM LEAD - NP or PA Medical CVICU Critical Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN, US

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

VHVI VUH Advanced Practice Inpatient

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice (AP) Team Leader role includes clinical practice and administrative duties such as assisting with program development, performance management, quality data, and outcome-based performance initiatives. The Advanced Practice Team Leader is responsible for onboarding, managing orientation, and providing performance feedback for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs in partnership with a collaborating physician(s)).

The Advanced Practice Team Leader has responsibility for administrative, clinical and human resource activities in conjunction with the designated Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants. This role includes clinical practice, and administrative duties, such as assisting with program development, personnel supervision, management (performance feedback, etc.), quality data and outcome based performance initiatives. Leads advanced practice team, has direct reports, usually team size is less than 20 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants.

Acute Care NP or PA required. Prefer 3-5 years of APP ICU experience and highly prefer CVICU experience and/or medical experience. This will be a combined clinical and administrative role. This ICU position will include procedures.

SHIFT: Day/Night rotation with 2/3 on day shift.

Key Responsibilities:

Balances clinical practice with administrative duties to oversee APPS. Leads a team of APCs. Works closely with the AP Manager, Medical Director, and unit/clinic Nursing Leadership to ensure operational efficiency.
Is responsible for onboarding, orientation, and transition to practice for new team members. Provides routine performance feedback and collaborates with physicians on personnel development. Oversees APP PTO approvals and staffing coordination to ensure adequate coverage and team functionality.
Assists in program development and performance management initiatives. Supports quality data tracking and outcome-based performance initiatives. Engages in education, AP student support, and professional development within the APC team.
Ensures optimal clinical operations and delivery of patient care. Works toward operational goals and productivity benchmarks in collaboration with leadership. Manages day-to-day staffing and scheduling responsibilities.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
Dental and /or vision plan
403 (b) retirement plan
Paid Time off (flex PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
Short-Long term disability
Subsidized backup childcare
And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Achieve the Remarkable:

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Plans and sets own objectives to deliver against responsibilities that have a direct impact on the near term results of a system or institution. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Solves highly complex problems and recommends solutions that may have broad impact to the function.* Breadth of Knowledge: Viewed as the technical expert at VUMC within a professional area and a broad knowledge of other professional areas. * Team Interaction: Leads complex project teams; coaches and guides team members and develops strategy for project execution.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Acts upon constructive feedback from all levels of the organization and initiates strategies to develop talent in others. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Leverages relationships and insight to forecast potential future needs and influence delivery of work to exceed expectations. - Communicates Effectively: Anticipates difference audience concerns, styles and finds mutually beneficial solutions across conflicting and sensitive issues. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of broad-based issues and considers the interests of others to improve satisfaction of services. - Solves Complex Problems: Critically evaluates complex information and identifies trends/risks to make recommendations to improve processes across areas. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing feedback and development discussions to motivate and support team members to maximize performance. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work: Anticipates problems or obstacles which may interfere with quality standards and develops plants to ensure area's quality standards are met.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Routinely draws upon valuable learning from others, past experiences, and new information to determine key opportunities. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Develops appropriate corrective actions for unsafe environments in order to ensure operational and safety compliance. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and develops solutions to address those obstacles. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Creates the appropriate systems and processes to effectively manage resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Applies in-depth knowledge of data to recommend and implement new approaches to improve decision making capabilities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Identifies opportunities and leads development of new initiatives that create value across areas. - Applies Technology: Creates the energy and drive for self/others to identify and leverage technology in new, innovative ways to drive greater efficiencies. - Adapts to Change: Anticipates the change process and clearly communicates impact on others/own team(s), assisting them in embracing the change.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee, LIC-Physician's Assistant Certified - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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