Lead ICU APP Site Director

Job Title: APP Site Director

Reports to: Medical Director, APP Regional Director

Department: RWJBH- ICU

Appointment: Full Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Direct Reports: Advance Practice Providers

Job Summary:

As a pivotal leader within our clinical operations, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Site Director will serve as a cornerstone in enhancing the quality of care, operational efficiency, and professional development at the designated site. This role demands exceptional clinical leadership and mentorship, collaborating closely with APPs and the Medical Director to refine and elevate departmental functions. The APP Site Director will be instrumental in bridging communication between APPs, the physician team, and the corporate office, ensuring that patient satisfaction and productivity metrics are consistently achieved.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Tasks:

• Monthly EHM Leadership Meeting
• Individual Site Department Meetings
• Monthly communication with APP Regional Director
• Responsible APP performance evaluations in conjunction with site director
• Staffing, scheduling, and payroll
  
  

Administration

- Administrative Oversight: Provide robust administrative support, including oversight of scheduling, payroll approvals, and PTO requests. Ensure seamless coordination for Leaves of Absence, Status Changes, and Resignations with Human Resources.

- Operational Excellence: Partner with the ICU Director on annual APP evaluations and performance-related matters. Be a part of hospital committees and grow the department within the hospital.

- Talent Management: Play a crucial role in hiring, interviewing and ensure timely and effective communication with the recruiting team.

- Professional Development: Facilitate ongoing professional development for APPs through mentoring, observation, procedural training, and development and oversight of site-specific onboarding. Educate APPs on appropriate patient documentation.

- Medical Education: Support medical education efforts for students and post-graduate fellows, where applicable.

Clinical

- Clinical Excellence: Deliver high-quality primary health care, managing critically ill patients, and be proficient in procedures.

- Guidance and Support: Provide expert guidance on clinical issues, ensuring the highest standard of care and support for Associate Practitioners.

Knowledge and Skills

- Exceptional Communication: Demonstrate superior communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective leadership and collaboration.

- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support various administrative and reporting functions.

- Responsiveness: Exhibit outstanding responsiveness and availability to address any emergent needs or concerns.

Education and Work Experience

- Advanced Clinical Acumen: Possess extensive clinical and procedural experience and expertise.

- Board Certification: Maintain appropriate board certification to ensure compliance with professional standards.

Physical Requirements

- Travel: Willingness to travel to RWJBH offices and sites as required.

Located in Belleville, NJ, hugging the borders of suburbia and city, Clara Maass is a community hospital that offers patients expert care in a technology-rich environment, close to home. Nicknamed "Hospital in The Park" because of its close proximity to lovely Branch Brook Park, site of the famous cherry blossom festivals, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility serving primarily residents of Essex, Hudson, and Bergen Counties.

Founded in 1868 as the Newark German Hospital, Clara Maass is staffed by more than 700 physicians and 2,000 employees delivering care to more than 19,000 residents each year. As the first hospital in the United States to bear the name of a nurse as its corporate identity, Clara Maass Medical Center carries on a rich tradition of health care.

Clara Maass centers and services include the Women’s Health Center, Nuclear Medicine, The Cancer Center at Clara Maass, Diagnostic Cardiac Services including Cardiac Catheterization, Emergency Angioplasty and Rehabilitation, The Pain Management Center, The Joint & Spine Institute, a Vascular Center, Same Day Surgery, The Wound Center at Clara Maass, The Center for Sleep Disorders, The Bariatric Surgery Center, Rehabilitation Services, Comprehensive Ophthalmology Services, Maternity Services and Parent Education, Pediatrics, a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, Radiology services and community outreach programs. 

The staff of dedicated physicians, nurses, and health care professionals is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care services and health education to the community and the region.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.