Summary:

mso-themecolor:text1">The Advanced Program Manager (APM) reports to the Director
of the Center for Professional Practice Innovation and Nursing Research (CPPI).

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mso-themecolor:text1">The Advanced Practice Manager (APM) role which is part
of the CPPI department anchors nursing practice to evidenced-based information
and nurse-sensitive outcomes. Advanced Practice Managers aim to plan design
and implement patient-specific and population-based programs of care. The APM
contributes to clinical excellence in patient care through consulting
research teaching and leadership in the organization. The role of the
Advanced Practice Manager is guided by American Nurses Association Nursing
Administration and Professional Development Scope and Standards.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities
of the APM role include:

Engagement in initiatives that are driven by
and related to nurse and/or patient outcomes: This may include collection and
synthesis of key data needed to drive evidence-based initiatives and develop
effective action plans to correct nursing practice gaps.

Involvement with quality
issues and interdisciplinary practice changes. (e.g. NSIs auditing safety
nets event review protocol policy and guideline development root cause
analysis action plan development).

Participation in hospital quality goals that
drive practice: The APM will focus on developing and facilitating strategic
interventions that drive quality nursing practice.

Participation and facilitation in unit based
(or global) initiatives: Roll outs new equipment annual education
professional governance. Engagement in professional development plans as they
relate to responses in nursing engagement and satisfaction surveys.

Facilitation of new hire support/preceptor
support: In coordination with clinical management the APM conducts periodic
follow up with preceptors and newly hired nurses to provide support and
guidance and assessment of readiness to transition to independent
practice.

The APM partners with the clinical management
team in recruitment and retention efforts as well as professional role
development. The APM will promote and provide support for nursing attainment of
national specialty certification.

Provides expert clinical consultation and
resource to nurses and nurse leaders regarding clinical practice issues.

Contributes to development of the CPPI
departmental strategic plan in alignment with organizational priorities.

Collaboration with interprofessional leadership
at all levels of the system to facilitate achievement of quality nursing practice
and patient experience.

Leading mentoring and/or supporting research
and evidence-based/quality improvement projects at all organizational levels
disseminating findings. APMs will participate in departmental publications and
presentations.

Maintenance of current knowledge and participation
in professional development related to this role. This may include Six Sigma
certification national certification as well as other professional development
opportunities.

Other information:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS * EDUCATION:

Master*s degree in
Nursing with an academic focus on clinical practice nursing
education or nursing administration required. Consideration will be given to
internal candidates who are enrolled in a Master*s program with relevant
clinical experience.

Current
license to practice in the state of Rhode Island required APRN license or
advanced certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS * EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years of relevant psychiatric
clinical experience.

Evidence of exceptional interpersonal skills
including written and verbal communication skills as well as creative problem
solving in an environment with culturally diverse needs and abilities of staff.

Able to
facilitate group processes and to work cohesively with an interdisciplinary
team. Membership in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations.

Ability to
conceptualize develop and effect quality nursing services with a commitment
to continuous quality improvement is essential.

Develops and
maintains expertise in the field to address questions and provide strategic direction
for evidence-based and quality innovation. The ability to see the potential in
and use clinical information and decision support tools. The ability to
understand and use statistical methods and metrics to set goals and measure
clinical performance and quality outcomes.

Computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit stand and walk intermittently
throughout the day. Exposure to patient care environments. Any hazards are
minimized by adherence to established safety precautions. Supervisory responsibility.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within department
policies and practices. Takes initiative
and meets objectives with minimal supervision. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor when clarification of
departmental policies and procedures are required.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union