LEAD ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - TRAUMA

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care seeks an Advanced Practice Provider Lead (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to lead Trauma and Acute Care Surgery APPs. You will schedule staff, mentor teams, and collaborate with nursing leadership on hospital initiatives, while driving performance improvement and educational outreach.

The role requires a Master’s degree, NJ APN/RN or PA license, and NCCPA certification, with flexible schedule and multi-site onboarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months as a licensed Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA).
• Master's degree in NP or PA required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Trauma and Acute Care Surgery APPs.
• Schedule Trauma and Acute Care Surgery APPs to ensure adequate staffing.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership on initiatives.
• Participate in Trauma/ ACS Performance Improvement meetings.
• Lead Trauma Center outreach and educational initiatives.
• Oversee onboarding of new hires and APP students.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition for recruitment.
• Provide coverage across TSICU, TSDU, floors and clinic as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staffing coordination

Collaboration

Performance Improvement

Educational initiatives

Education

Master's degree in NP or PA

NJ license: APN/RN or PA

Job description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

JOB DESCRIPTION - ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (APP) LEAD - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring to Trauma and Acute Care Surgery APP’s
• Responsible for the scheduling of the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery APPs to ensure adequate staffing
• Collaboration with other disciplines and nursing leadership on Trauma/ ACS and CUH based initiatives
• Active participation in Trauma/ ACS Performance Improvement meetings and initiatives
• Active participation in Trauma Center outreach and educational initiatives
• Active participation in Trauma Center re-verification process
• Responsible for assessment of staffing needs, collaborating with Trauma Medical Director and Leadership to present requests for new positions
• Responsible for collaboration with CUH Talent Acquisition for recruiting for positions
• Responsible for oversight of On-boarding any new-hires
• Responsible for Oversight of APP students rotating through Trauma/ ACS
• Be competent in all areas that the Trauma/ ACS APP’s cover: TSICU, TSDU, Floors, Trauma/ ACS Clinic
• Active participation in CUH APP initiatives, such as APN Council

Experience Required

Minimum of 18 months working as Licensed Advanced Practice Provider.

Education Requirements

Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required

License/Certification Requirements

New Jersey License: APN and RN or PA

American Heart Association BLS

Certification: NCCPA

Special Requirements

Scheduled Days / Hours: Variable