Chief Nurse Practitioner – Neurological Surgery

Job title: Chief Nurse Practitioner – Neurological Surgery

Company: Weill Cornell Medicine

Job description:

Title: Chief Nurse Practitioner – Neurological Surgery

Location: Upper East Side
Department: Neurological Surgery
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $170,300 – $190,300
As per NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018, this salary range applies to roles based in NYC.

Position Overview

At Weill Cornell Medicine, our neurosurgeons set the standard for excellence, renowned for their groundbreaking minimally invasive surgical techniques for both adult and pediatric cases. Our specialists, equipped with the latest in high-tech diagnostic and treatment methods, cater to a diverse patient base, addressing a wide array of neurological concerns—from brain and spine tumors to stroke, aneurysms, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease.

We’re on the lookout for a Chief Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as a key resource for our nursing staff, ensuring top-notch patient care and management. Working hand-in-hand with attending physicians, you’ll coordinate patient care within our specialty areas, adhere to clinical protocols, and foster collaborative healthcare team dynamics. Your contribution will not only elevate patient care but also include guiding nursing practices and ensuring compliance with clinical policies.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and Registered Nurses (RNs).
• Oversee clinic coverage scheduling, ensuring the smooth operation of our APP clinics.
• Optimize the use of operating room time, coordinating schedules, and resources effectively.
• Provide ongoing clinical feedback to APPs, encouraging the development of their practices so that Neurosurgeons can focus on new patients.
• Help grow our team by recruiting new APPs and providing training for new staff.
• Collaborate with the Providers, Clinical Operations Administrator, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chair to meet our department’s performance metrics in practice efficiency, access, and operations.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Setting short- and long-term operational goals and monitoring success, adapting as needed.
• Managing orientations for new hires and delivering in-service training on the latest nursing techniques and protocols.
• Ensuring all nursing staff maintain current licensure and certifications as per regulatory requirements.
• Implementing patient care models that maximize staff capabilities and expertise.
• Regularly assess service quality through feedback, surveys, and observations, using insights to enhance care strategies.
• Collaborate with the Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) team on clinical quality and safety initiatives, including infection control measures.
• Develop staffing strategies to ensure adequate coverage for scheduled and urgent cases.
• Engage in risk management related to clinical operations.
• Review and recommend delineation of privilege requests in line with regulations and practice scope.
• Work closely with physicians on the comprehensive medical needs of patients, ensuring continuity of care.
• Provide hands-on patient care services, including histories, vital signs, and administering medications.
• Assist in the outpatient/inpatient clinic during sessions under physician supervision, including writing prescriptions and triaging urgent issues.
• Fulfill standard NP responsibilities and scope of practice in clinical settings.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s of Science in Nursing.
• Experience: Approximately 6 years of extensive clinical practice, with a strong background in clinical leadership within an acute care environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: FNP certification and experience with change management or process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma).

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Commitment to leading by example and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Active NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
• Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license.
• National Board Certification (e.g., ANCC, PNCB).
• Current BLS and ACLS or PALS certifications (if applicable).
• Infection Control Certificate.
• Current Narcotics DEA registration.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

Weill Cornell Medicine is not just a healthcare facility; it’s a vibrant academic medical center dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care, advancing scientific discovery, and educating the next generation of physicians and scientists. Nestled in the Upper East Side, we’re part of a powerful network that extends globally from Cornell University to various international campuses and partnerships.

We invite you to be part of a team that prioritizes patient-centered care, where every individual is seen and valued beyond their medical conditions. This is not just a workplace; it’s a community committed to making a difference.

Weill Cornell Medicine is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, welcoming qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.

Join us on this journey to transform healthcare and improve lives—one patient at a time!

Expected salary: $170300 – 190300 per year

Location: New York City, NY

Job date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:37:09 GMT

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