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Advanced Practice Provider Education Lead

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Jun 17, 2025
Description The Education Lead provides clinical leadership and mentoring related to advanced practice and professional development of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs and Physician Assistants (PAs) for the organization and APP department. The Education Lead serves as a liaison between the division(s),organization and Advanced Practice Provider Director. The Education Lead oversees APP onboarding to promote patient quality of care and productivity of the advanced practice provider. The lead promotes education and professional development of APPs by developing and facilitating onboarding and simulation and ensuring program education is consistent with standards and evidenced- based practice. The lead is responsible for maintaining affiliate university relationships and contracts, student placement requests and compliance. The lead provides consultation and supports APP and department leads for APP education, organizational continuing education, precepting and mentors new and experienced APPs. The APP Education Lead is an APRN (nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist) or PA. The lead is responsible for supporting new and current APPs and APRN students. The Lead collaborates and supports APP leads and divisions for new hire onboarding, is the Education Sub council committee expert advisor and co leader to the mentorship program. The Lead provides leadership, collaboration and consultation with other organizational departments including Medical Staff, Nursing Education and Staff Development (NEPD) and Occupational Health (OH to ensure compliance requirements are met. The lead also promotes interprofessional education. Qualifications Minimum Education Master's Degree Master's or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant from an accredited University (Required) Minimum Work Experience 5 years At least 5 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 Ability to advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. Program development and facilitation Quality Improvement Required Licenses and Certifications Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) . Physician Assistant .Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) . . Functional Accountabilities Strategic Strategic Role will work with teams that are focused on ensuring APPs are provided onboarding support for transition to practice to promote retention, patient quality and safety. Accountable for facilitating and leading onboarding and student processes, reporting assessments and making strategy recommendations to Director. Role will work with APP leads and teams to enhance APP transition to practice, identified continuing education needs. Accountable for reporting assessments and making strategy recommendations to Director. Integrate quality improvement methodology into APP education through tools, training, and hardwire principles into our organization to make processes more efficient. Accountable for reporting assessment and making strategy recommendations to Director. Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation. Financial Strength Identify opportunities for cost containment and reduction related to APPs. Supporting and facilitating a transition to practice program promotes retention and recruitment Accountable for organizing and maintain databases to track projects related to APP education, students, community benefit hours, onboarding and other identified educational initiatives. Identify new trends and anticipates broader impact. Make recommendations to Director related to trends and broader impact related to professional development. Prepare periodic summaries and annual report of projects, metrics, and findings for Director Leadership Perform administrative and reporting responsibilities per APP department. Participation in the APP council meetings. Provide and participate in APP department updates. C0 leader of APP mentorship program APP Council Education Committee Expert Advisor Responsible for APRN Affiliate relationships APP Simulation facilitator and lead Responsible for the APP departmental onboarding and orientation of all new APRN and PA providers. Relays important and timely updates to staff regarding operations of APP educational programs. Liaison to department(s)/division(s) leadership and APP director regarding APP professional development and practice. Professional Practice Contributes to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation. Participate in and support shared nursing leadership Ensure practice is evidence based Identify opportunities for cost containment and reduction. Acts as a clinical resource for organization and staff in APP education Provides formal/informal education to APP staff on areas of expertise Leads hospital/division performance improvement projects and supporta APPs to do the same. Continuously evaluates APP department education programs and projects Maintains knowledge and responsibility for APP professional development Written communication reflects clear concise, goal directed, and objective information Collaborates with APPs, medical staff, NEPD, simulation teams to promote quality care Professional practice/research/education Contributes to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation. Participate in and support shared nursing leadership Ensure practice is evidence based Identify opportunities for cost containment and reduction. Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues Provides formal/informal education to staff on areas of expertise Leads hospital/division performance improvement projects and support staff to do the same. Continuously evaluate patient care delivered to all patients and families Maintain knowledge and responsibility for patients Written communication reflect clear concise, goal directed, and objective information Collaborates with staff, patient/families, and members of the healthcare team to facilitate patient outcomes Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Leader) Deliver Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course-correct as needed Identify customers' needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needs Engage Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance Hire staff and develop their capabilities Monitor and promote strong employee engagement Grow Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Non-Clinical Professional Organization : Patient Services Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift : Day Work Schedule : 8-4:30 Job Posting : Jun 17, 2025, 5:19:52 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 115731.2 - 192878.4