APP Lead APP

Our Mission: Quality compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind Trust and Be Trusted Work Together Strive for Excellence.

Scope of the Position

The Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Lead APP) is responsible for representing Logan Health Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at the administrative level as a voice in leadership while promoting evidence-based clinical practice overseeing APP education and training encouraging the development of research and quality improvement projects and collaboration with the Advance Practice Provider Council Co-Chairs/APP Champions under the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and the Vice President of Physician Group Practice (VP- PGP). The Lead APP will also continue to provide healthcare services to patients within his or her scope of practice in accordance with medical staff bylaws.

Lead APP Selection and Organizational Expectations

The lead APP will be chosen by the Logan Health Physician Executives VP-PGP CMO and CNO via a panel interview process.

The lead APP must show excellent communication and leadership skills knowledge of and adherence to Logan health policies and procedures and medical staff bylaws. The lead APP will embrace the mission of Logan Health which is to improve the health comfort and lives of those they serve and operate within the values of being kind working together building trust and striving for excellence. The lead APP will promote professional development and leadership among Logan Health APPs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Committee Membership:

Physician Executive Committee

Quality Management Meeting

Compensation Committee

Education Committee

LHMC-LHW Executive Director/Physician Executive Committee

Other committees as assigned

Collaborate with APP Council Co-Chairs to facilitate implementation of ideas for APP role development mentoring and quality initiatives

Remain up to date on regulatory requirements and changes pertinent to medical staff credentialing and privileging of APPs

Participate in the development and execution of APP training and education in collaboration with the Education Department through Journal Club attendance at Grand Rounds and Schwartz Rounds and coordinating educational presentations

Act as a resource for the Logan Health credentialing committee

Provides consultation for physicians and other disciplines regarding APPs scope of practice and credentials

Collaborate with the legal team to update the Allied Health Policy A210 as needed

Expected attendance:

Monthly Lead APP meetings with the CMO and Co-Chairs of the APP Council

Monthly recruitment meetings with the CMO and the Manager of Provider Recruitment

Medical Staff Department meetings as needed

Recurring meetings with the APP Council Co-Chairs and the APP Champions

Coordinate APP activities during APP week (4th week in September each year) with the Planetree Program Manager

Network with nurse practitioner and physician assistant/associate programs in Montana to assist with clinical rotation placement and recruitment

Maintain the APP group email add and delete members as need

Update APPs about new and termed providers

Update Logan Health APPs as needed with organizational announcements

Participate in Billings Clinic-Logan Health clinical integration activities when requested by BC-LH system leadership and/or Logan Health Senior Leadership

Encourage and assist with information regarding volunteerism in Logan Health sponsored events

Magnet Requirements:

• Collaborates with the CNOand other leaders in strategic planning and quality initiatives.
• Ensures an appropriate transition to practice and mentoring for new to the organization and newly credentialed APRNs into the facility.
• Establishes and maintains a mentoring program for APRNs.
• Ensures a succession planning process is identified and implemented for the APRN roles.
• Participates in and supports a process for a periodic formal performance review that includes a self-appraisal peer feedback process and professional development goals for the APRNs.
• Participates in the governing structures for Med-Staff and Shared Governance.
• Assists with any pertinent research studies required for Magnet.

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Shift:

Part-Time

PRN positions (also referred to as Casual As Needed or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods employee absences and vacations making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs.Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status race color gender sexual orientation religion national origin age disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application testing or interview process please notify Human Resources.