APP Program Director for Transplant and Cellular Therapy (BMT)

APP Program Director for Transplant and Cellular Therapy (BMT)

Nursing --> Nurse Practitioner

New York, NY Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an APP Program Director for Transplant and Cellular Therapy (BMT). Please note, this role is a 5 day per week role, overseeing inpatient and outpatient TCT program at 3 sites: Brooklyn, Long Island and Manhattan.

In this role, the successful candidate directs the functions of setting objectives, staffing, and coordinating the clinical operational activities for the Perlmutter Cancer Center (PCC) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) teams across multiple disease management groups (DMG) and/or multiple locations; identifies, implements, and delivers clinical process improvement pertinent to patient population, design, implement and monitor resource utilization initiatives; provides clinical oversight, and evaluation of performance; supports interdisciplinary collaboration with other members of the care team.

Job Responsibilities:

I. Clinical

• Articulates principles of clinical care management and clinical process improvement in terms understandable to entry through expert level of advanced practice providers.
• Utilizes evidence-based approaches to develop, maintain and evaluate clinical care that supports the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient care.
• Makes recommendations and supports effective and efficient care delivery systems.
• Develops, promulgates, and fosters the implementation of process and outcome standards involving clinical pathways, interdisciplinary protocols, and order sets that meet clinical care objectives and appropriate resource utilization.
• Works collaboratively with DMG leads, collaborating physicians, nursing, and other departments to achieve mutually defined goals.
• Guides advanced practitioners in addressing patient care and patient flow issues as they pertain to clinical care coordination.
• Provides clinical leadership to advanced practice providers in assessing, implementing and evaluating the care provided to patients.
• Supports adherence to individually approved delineation of privileges and required competencies.
• Facilitates the utilization of reimbursement programs for the care delivered by advanced practitioners.
• Assists with educating advanced practitioners on the issues and impact of hospital denials for medical necessity.
• Assists in the design and implementation of processes that facilitate age appropriate, culturally sensitive and ethical care for patients.
• Demonstrates and enhances others' understanding of patient care standards as integral and supportive of professional practice.

II. Leadership / Coordination

• Demonstrates visibility, accessibility and effective communication that conveys a strong sense of advocacy and support for staff and leadership.
• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, and the departments of nursing.
• Facilitates advanced practice provider activities related to clinical care management.
• Contributes to the development of the APP financial plan; monitors and evaluates outcomes, making modifications as indicated; assesses recruitment and retention needs, conducts interviews and monitors the use of resources at the DMG level.
• Establishes accountability while providing support and guidance for role advancement and professional development.
• Hires, orients, develops and evaluates APPs from orientation through termination according to established standards.
• Participates in relevant committees and projects, including the Advanced Practice Provider Council, Service Line Teams, Recruitment and Retention Council, Patient Family Education council and others as indicated.
• Demonstrates understanding of the value of professional nursing, the conceptual framework in which it is practiced, and the features of an organization that attracts and retains advanced practice providers.
• Role models service standards in actions and communications with patients, families, and staff and other disciplines.
• Functions as a respectful leader of the health care team who demonstrates HRO principles.

III. Education/Development

• Facilitates an environment of learning that supports patient safety and professional practice.
• Supports participation of advanced practice providers in activities and educational programs that promote learning and professional development.
• Establishes individualized orientation, precepting, and mentoring programs that assist the novice to the expert to transition to competent, effective performance.
• Maintains clinical and leadership competency by participating in continuing education professional organizations and other related activities
• Works collaboratively with clinical, educational resources and other experts to plan and implement educational offerings for staff and leadership.

IV. Evaluation of Outcomes / Research

• Obtains and utilizes data from a variety of sources including internal and external benchmarking, research findings and outcomes data to enhance programs supporting patient care and improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in development and implementation of quality and performance improvement initiatives of the program.
• Recommends program changes based on current literature, research, and evidence based practice findings.
• Participates in and fosters staff involvement in evidence-based practice, clinical studies, and research pertinent to their specific patient populations.
• Evaluates own performance based on professional practice standards, and criteria established by accrediting/regulatory agencies.
• Participates in establishing methodology and processes for clinical peer review.
• Participates in evaluating care delivery outcomes, and development of improvement plans.
• Participates in the evaluation of nursing and interdisciplinary outcome standards, including revisions as indicated...
• Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of advanced practice provider programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have:

• Masters or Doctorate degree in nursing or related field required.
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in NY State with current registration.
• Registered Nurse Practitioner in NY state.
• Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical NP practice;
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in an APP manager/leadership position.
• Ability to clinically navigate both inpatient and outpatient settings required
• Responsible for the clinical competency of all APPs, operational workflows within each setting and ensure staff is ready for program growth and development through support, mentorship, and adequate supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leaders at each campus in furtherance of TCT program needs.
• Experience with data management, analysis, presentation, and computerized information systems is essential.
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and team building skills; self-directed, creative, risk-taker, understanding of change management, professional practice, and current issues and trends in APP practice, service line delivery and health care in general.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities..

Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion