APP Clinical Director-Critical Care Full-Time Days

The Advanced Practice Provider Clinical Director reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The APP Clinical Director will provide strategic leadership and support for departmental activities related to advanced practice providers. The position will work collaboratively with clinical and operational leadership across a specific department and associated clinical service lines to support professional practice of APPs and ensure the quality of practice and execution of APP-related initiatives. Additional goals and measures of success will be enhancement of APP engagement, recruitment, productivity and retention. The APP Clinical Director will provide support to departments without APP lead/manager roles and provide mentoring to leads/managers within the department. Additionally, will collaborate with APP Professional Practice and Development Director(s) to develop ongoing strategic plans and initiatives to advance and evaluate the practice of APPs including highest and best use of the role, and development of productivity and quality metrics.Responsibilities:Clinical CareMaintains advanced practice skill set and competence and performs duties listed in the job description for an APRN/PA.In collaboration with Department Administrator, Directors of operation of the clinical department, as well as the APP Professional Practice Director (s), serves as a resource for key stakeholders on all components of the APP role within department:APP workforce planningAPP clinical models of care and deploymentAPP scope of practice and utilization oversightAPP professional growth and development needsRecruitment, retention and engagement strategiesAPP metrics to evaluate effectiveness and utilizationAPP clinical competency and performance improvementDevelops, evaluates and oversees innovative APP education programs for the department.Collaborates with APP Professional Practice and Development Director (s) supporting APP initiatives, leadership committee programs and activities.Collaborates with division/department administrative and physician leadership to support and advance the practice of APPs within the department.Unit Operations (80% of FTE)Oversee daily APP operations within the cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CTICU) ensuring efficient patient first care aligning with the NM Mission.Direct APP scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation within the CTICUCollaborate with inpatient nursing managers for quality management oversight, throughput, and unit cultureManage APP budget inclusive of position requisition, recruitment, onboarding, and overall APP productivity metricsFacilitate onboarding and annual evaluation in alignment with medical staff guideline expectationsDevelop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, and policies related to APP practice that enhance patient outcomes, safety, and APP practicePartner with critical care medical director and CTICU unit medical directors for unit efficiency, alignment, and quality performanceServe as a clinical resource and mentor for both APP and unit staffResolution and oversight for risk management and NETS submission involving APP teamCollaborate with respective programmatic physician and administrative leadership for seamless workflow and management of patient population (i.e. VAD, Transplant, ECMO) in CTICUParticipate in division of critical care medicine M+M processClinical Responsibilities (20% of FTE)Provide comprehensive, collaborative management of the cardiac and thoracic patient populations within the cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CTICU). Inclusive of heart and lung transplant, as well as dual organ transplants.Develop and implement plan of care at the direction of the primary serviceCoordinate with and incorporate consultative services into patient’s plan of care as clinically indicatedPrescribe and manage medications for patient inclusive of vasoactive drugs and antibioticsManage ventilatory status and needs of patients in partnership with respiratory therapyPerform and assist with procedures such as central line placement, arterial line insertion, chest tube management, and bronchoscopy with applicable NMH procedural privilegesComplete timely and accurate problem-based, system-oriented documentation on patient’s clinical statusRespond to and lead emergency response situations within intensive care unitProvide education to patient and family members throughout clinical courseOversight and management of cardiac support devices inclusive of intra-aortic balloon pump, impellas, and ECMOPartner with transplant services to monitor and enact post-transplant protocols inclusive of immunosuppression, invasive rejection monitoring, and discharge planning