Posting Summary

The Children’s National Hospital and Howard University Hospital’s Neonatology Partnership is a new, strategic pediatric healthcare alliance that provides abounding opportunities.  This Partnership enables a greater and more impactful reach for us to serve the healthcare needs of our communities, locally, and nationally as well as globally.   Consider the possibility of being part of a highly qualified, research driven and supportive team with the following accolades:

• #1 ranked Neonatology Program
• Top ten ranked pediatric hospitals in the nation
• Children’s National Research Institute as well as the academic privileges of Howard University Hospital

 We invite You to apply to these three exciting opportunities: Neonatologists (2); Medical Director(1).  Coupled with the experience that meets the requirements of the job description, you should be motivated, patient focused, and compassionate. 

Contact information:

Dr Joshua Attridge – Interim Division Chief Pediatric Outreach Center of Hospital Based Specialities

Email: JAttridg@childrensnational.org

Human Resources:

Lisa Parks-Balogun – Snr. Physician Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: Lisa.Parks-Balogun@childrensnational.org

External Job Description

Provide administrative and clinical leadership for CNMC Outreach NICU program in collaboaration with Howard University Hospital. Has primary responsibility for overall service and clinical operations of assigned area(s). Responsible for the care of patients in assigned area(s), as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief.

• Provide clinical services for patients at CNMC's approved outreach site(s) in an ethical, professional and timely manner.

• Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.

• Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.

• Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.

• Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.

• Foster a team approach to patient care to continuously strive to improve patient and staff satisfaction.

• Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.

• Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well-being.

• Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.

• Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.

• Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.

• Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

• Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.

• Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.

• Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.

• Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.

• Participate as appropriate in hospital/university –wide educational programs.

• Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.

• Provide timely feedback to trainees.

• Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.

• Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively .

• Serve as a resource for information about assigned area(s) and share educational resources with other professional staff members.

• Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

• Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation. Help maintain regulatory compliance with all agencies.

• Participate and/or lead in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.

• Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.

• Regularly monitor assigned clinical area(s) to assure adequate oversight, and lead continuous quality improvement measures. Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.

• Plan and develop evidence-based patient care programs. Monitor performance dashboard and implement change based on current data.

• Effectively direct operations and maintain good communications in consultation with the Division Chief and other leadership.

• Meet regularly with staff and provide leadership needed to achieve medical care goals.

• Keep medical staff informed with changes in policies and procedures.

• Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures for assigned area(s) in accordance with regulatory bodies.

• Display empathy , sensitivity , and emotional control when interacting with patients or when coaching direct reports.

• Attend and present at Divisional, Center-wide and/or organizational meetings.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Division Chief.

• Participate in financial planning and budget preparation for the Division.

• In collaboration with the Division Chief and other leadership, review budget performance reports, analyze cause of variances, and develop and implement action plans to achieve financial goals.

• Assist the Division Chief and Center leadership in providing analytical data and reports necessary for the operation and administration of assigned area(s).

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