ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Advanced Practice Provider is an advanced practice nurse who is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions for patients of the NCH Medical Group. The APP works in collaboration with the APPs, management team, peers, and staff to advance nursing and promote the development of an evidence-based professional practice environment. Further, the APP works under the approved and agreed protocols signed by the supervising NCH Medical Group physician. The APP works to continually improve clinical outcomes, facilitate throughput, and provide clinical expertise to effect system-wide changes to improve programs of care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
Communication with Administrative/Clinical Staff: The APP is expected to develop an active communication strategy with the medical and other staff, to keep them informed about requirements regarding the conduct of their work. In so doing, the APP will work under the approved and agreed protocol signed by their supervising NCH Medical Group physician who will oversee all aspects of patient care delivered by the APP.
Organizational and Medical Ethics: The APP is responsible for defining, focusing, and resolving problems in collaboration with the APP's assigned physician as well as other members of the clinical and administrative staff.
Strategic Planning: The APP, in conjunction with the Senior Leadership of the NCH Medical Group is responsible for participating in the development of their practice's strategic plan, including long and short-term goals and objectives. The strategic plan will be evaluated annually, and the results reported to the NCH Medical Group's Board of Directors through the Chief Medical Officer.
Performance Improvement: The APP is responsible for following the performance evaluation program created by the Quality of Care Committee.
APP Recruitment: The APP is responsible for facilitating the recruitment of high-quality APPs and other professional personnel for the NCH Medical Group.
Contracting: The APP is responsible for delivering medical care in a manner that is consistent with the terms of managed care and insurance contracts into which NCH Medical Group enters.
Litigation: The APP is responsible for assisting the NCH Medical Group administrative team prepare for and respond to all litigation in which it is involved.
Clinical Responsibilities: The APP is responsible for providing leadership for all the NCH Medical Group's patient care activities. These responsibilities include the following specific elements.
Philosophy of Care: The APP is responsible for exemplifying in personal and professional conduct, the clinical and administrative tone that emanates for the philosophy of care and thus sets the tone for all the professional and administrative staff.
Performance Improvement: The APP is responsible for assuring that the NCH Medical Group's Medical Services are run in such a manner that the integrity and quality of the clinical programs are protected, fostered and improved. She/he shall participate fully in NCHHG programs of performance improvement with the goal being to strive for clinical excellence and improved patient outcomes. This work entails ensuring that NCH Medical Group's Medical Services meet all standards required for necessary accreditation and appropriate regulatory reviews, and document assessments, reviews, and other operations and activities necessary to assure the highest quality of clinical operations.
Support of Clinical Operations:
a) Fostering high quality and efficient clinical operations within NCH Medical Group.
b) Participates in the supervision of medical support staff (e.g. LPN and Medical Assistant) who works in support of the APP's practice.
c) Participates in the design, development and implementation of clinical programs fashioned to provide clinical care and activities related to medical treatment of patients in an efficient, effective, economic, and feasible manner.
d) Participates in the oversight of medical services and clinical procedures to ensure their appropriateness, quality and integration as a part of the NCH Medical Group's clinical program.
e) Participates in activities and programs designed to ensure effective, sufficient, and efficient clinical staffing.
f) Participates in committee or work group activities as reasonably requested by supervising physician Chief Medical Officer
g) Works to ensure the effective protection and implementation of the patients' bill of rights.
h) Provides direct patient care in those instances where it is necessary for the patient's well-being.
i) Serves as liaison to the medical staff to ensure matters of medical importance are conveyed to the Board of Directors.
a) Enhance administrative and medical staff awareness, knowledge, and skill to operate collaboratively within a managed care environment.
b) Participate as needed in managed care negotiations.
c) Participate and assist NCH Medical Group in responding to appeals, denials, and other key communications with third party payers.
d) Remain personally educated and knowledgeable regarding relevant development in the contemporary management of care.
e) It is the APP's responsibility to carry out all other duties and responsibilities in order to meet the clinical and administrative needs necessary to achieve NCH Medical Group's goals and objectives.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS