Children's National Medical Center
Advanced Practice Provider Team Lead
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Description
The advanced practice provider (APP) team lead includes a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or physician assistant who provides clinical leadership, mentorship, and promotes the professional development of APPs within their division or department. They will serve as a liaison between the division(s) and Advanced Practice Provider Director. The team lead oversees the quality of care and productivity of the advanced practice provider. They also promote growth and professional development of the providers by developing and facilitating participation in continuing educational programs. They are responsible for oversight of new APP onboarding and monitoring orientation periods within their areas. They participate as a lead evaluator for advance practice provider FPPE/OPPE evaluation process within their area. The APP will practice within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with the organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider.
Reporting Relationship: Direct report to Division Chief; Oversight of specialty division APPs.
Qualifications Minimum Education Master's or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required)
Minimum Work Experience At least 3 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Preferred nursing leadership experience for example as an educator, preceptor, council member or comparable positions. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the medical staff policy for allied health professionals required to be credentialed
Practice within framework of respective scope of practice
Maintains current knowledge and skill level in field through reading appropriate journals, networking, and attendance at conferences or seminars
Ability to effectively provide conflict resolution
Self-directed detail oriented
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines and organizational leaders
Efficiently multitask and prioritize skills
Required Licenses and Certifications Current APRN, PA in states/ areas of practice (DC/ MD/ VA) (Required) Appropriate APRN or PA certification (Required)
Functional Accountabilities Strategic
Focus on improving care delivery models to utilize APPs at top of their scope of practice to maximize productivity for the division.
Enhance infrastructure, informatics, equipment, and processes to optimize workflow and performance for APPs within the division.
Integrate quality improvement methodology into APP culture through tools, training, and hardwire principles into our organization to make processes more efficient.
Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on‑going Magnet designation.
Financial Strength
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue generation related to the APP service line.
Examine the financial impact of APP utilization to enhance revenue and care delivery.
Identify new trends (policy, licensure, national, and local/ regional agencies), anticipating the broader impact for APPs within respective divisions.
Clinical
Lead the clinical team by providing exemplary direct patient care utilizing evidence based medical knowledge.
Establish and monitor standards of clinical performance for the APPs in the department/division.
Ensure that APPs within the division are meeting regulatory and organizational compliance requirements.
Evaluate patient care services across the department to ensure patient care needs are met.
Clinical resource for patients, parents and the interdisciplinary team.
Identify, coordinate and encourage participation in quality, safety and process improvement initiatives.
Identify APP staff development and training needs to ensure ongoing clinical competency.
Leadership Specific
Perform administrative and reporting responsibilities per the needs of division chief and SVP.
Participate with HR and division chief to coordinate recruitment of new APPs including access to Taleo, generating the job posting summary for Taleo, screening candidates, and participating in interview and selection process.
Responsible for overseeing the onboarding and orientation of all new APPs in the division.
Participate in completion of FPPE and OPPE forms for APPs in the department.
Provide feedback for divisional APP annual performance reviews in Cornerstone.
Participate in strategic and operational meetings with leadership as the APP service line representative.
Attend monthly APP lead meetings, APP director updates and APP council meetings to disseminate information to APPs within the division.
Professional Growth
Recognize opportunities for APPs in quality improvement, education, advocacy and research.
Encourage and support APP, publication, and presentations.
Lead educational lectures and presentations for new APPs and interdisciplinary care teams.
Foster a culture of precepting APPs and students.
Mentor APPs for professional growth, leadership development and succession planning.
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers
Attend carefully to important details — practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010
Job: Advanced Practice Clinician
Organization: Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth
Position Status: R (Regular) – FT - Full-Time
Job Posting: Dec 12, 2025, 7:53:43 PM
Full-Time Salary Range: 115731.2 – 192878.4
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Reporting Relationship: Direct report to Division Chief; Oversight of specialty division APPs.
Qualifications Minimum Education Master's or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required)
Minimum Work Experience At least 3 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Preferred nursing leadership experience for example as an educator, preceptor, council member or comparable positions. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the medical staff policy for allied health professionals required to be credentialed
Practice within framework of respective scope of practice
Maintains current knowledge and skill level in field through reading appropriate journals, networking, and attendance at conferences or seminars
Ability to effectively provide conflict resolution
Self-directed detail oriented
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines and organizational leaders
Efficiently multitask and prioritize skills
Required Licenses and Certifications Current APRN, PA in states/ areas of practice (DC/ MD/ VA) (Required) Appropriate APRN or PA certification (Required)
Functional Accountabilities Strategic
Focus on improving care delivery models to utilize APPs at top of their scope of practice to maximize productivity for the division.
Enhance infrastructure, informatics, equipment, and processes to optimize workflow and performance for APPs within the division.
Integrate quality improvement methodology into APP culture through tools, training, and hardwire principles into our organization to make processes more efficient.
Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on‑going Magnet designation.
Financial Strength
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue generation related to the APP service line.
Examine the financial impact of APP utilization to enhance revenue and care delivery.
Identify new trends (policy, licensure, national, and local/ regional agencies), anticipating the broader impact for APPs within respective divisions.
Clinical
Lead the clinical team by providing exemplary direct patient care utilizing evidence based medical knowledge.
Establish and monitor standards of clinical performance for the APPs in the department/division.
Ensure that APPs within the division are meeting regulatory and organizational compliance requirements.
Evaluate patient care services across the department to ensure patient care needs are met.
Clinical resource for patients, parents and the interdisciplinary team.
Identify, coordinate and encourage participation in quality, safety and process improvement initiatives.
Identify APP staff development and training needs to ensure ongoing clinical competency.
Leadership Specific
Perform administrative and reporting responsibilities per the needs of division chief and SVP.
Participate with HR and division chief to coordinate recruitment of new APPs including access to Taleo, generating the job posting summary for Taleo, screening candidates, and participating in interview and selection process.
Responsible for overseeing the onboarding and orientation of all new APPs in the division.
Participate in completion of FPPE and OPPE forms for APPs in the department.
Provide feedback for divisional APP annual performance reviews in Cornerstone.
Participate in strategic and operational meetings with leadership as the APP service line representative.
Attend monthly APP lead meetings, APP director updates and APP council meetings to disseminate information to APPs within the division.
Professional Growth
Recognize opportunities for APPs in quality improvement, education, advocacy and research.
Encourage and support APP, publication, and presentations.
Lead educational lectures and presentations for new APPs and interdisciplinary care teams.
Foster a culture of precepting APPs and students.
Mentor APPs for professional growth, leadership development and succession planning.
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers
Attend carefully to important details — practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010
Job: Advanced Practice Clinician
Organization: Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth
Position Status: R (Regular) – FT - Full-Time
Job Posting: Dec 12, 2025, 7:53:43 PM
Full-Time Salary Range: 115731.2 – 192878.4
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