Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
Minimum 18 months of experience as a Licensed Advanced Practice Provider
Board certification as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Active New Jersey License required
American Heart Association BLS and CDS/DEA certification needed
Responsibilities
Evaluate clinical practice quality and effectiveness to drive improvements
Support team member engagement and education initiatives
Provide high-quality medical care in collaboration with Hospitalist Attending Physicians
Facilitate patient throughput within the inpatient Hospitalist service
Oversee Hospitalist APPs, including education and communication
Lead quality initiatives and manage staff scheduling
Benefits
Full-time schedule with variable hours
Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of APPs
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Collaboration with experienced Hospitalist Attending Physicians
Focus on enhancing patient care and hospital throughput
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION - LEAD ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Lead APPs will be responsible to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical practice and organizational systems to drive process improvement, and positive outcomes. This role will support Cooper Experience, team member engagement and education and quality outcomes for the organization.Provide high quality, efficient medical care to patients in the inpatient Hospitalist medical service as an Advanced Practice Provider in collaboration with Hospitalist Attending Physicians, with a goal to proactively move patients through the system to aid hospital throughput. Lead APPs will be responsible for general oversight of the Hospitalist APPs, including education, communication, and engagement, quality initiatives and scheduling of staff.
Minimum of 18 months working as Licensed Advanced Practice Provider.
Masters Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant degree is required.
Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Board certification as Physician Assistant; Active New Jersey License; American Heart Association BLS and CDS/DEA
Scheduled Days / Hours: Full Time; Variable
Salary Min ($)USD $52.00
Salary Max ($)USD $86.00
About Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system and the only state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey. With more than 7000 employees, Cooper is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Cooper has more than 630 physicians in over 75 specialties, with a network of more than 100 medical offices and four urgent care centers throughout the region. Cooper is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and is a member of the Jefferson Health System.
