LEAD ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - TRAUMA

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey seeks an Advanced Practice Provider Lead (NP/PA) to guide Trauma and Acute Care Surgery APPs, oversee staffing, and drive initiatives across clinical areas.

The role requires leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, plus involvement in onboarding and APP student oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months licensed Advanced Practice Provider experience.
• Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• New Jersey APN and RN or PA licensure required.
• American Heart Association BLS; NCCPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Trauma/ACS APP team and mentor staff.
• Schedule Trauma and Acute Care Surgery APPs to ensure adequate staffing.
• Collaborate with disciplines and nursing leadership on initiatives.
• Participate in Trauma/ ACS Performance Improvement meetings.
• Engage in Trauma Center outreach and educational initiatives.
• Oversee onboarding of new hires and APP students.
• Cover TSICU, TSDU, floors, and Trauma/ ACS clinics.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Collaboration

Mentoring

Recruiting

Onboarding

Education

Master's Degree - NP 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.

Short Description

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