Advanced Practice Provider - Internal Medicine APP Director

JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Director, Internal Medicine Advanced Practice in partnership with department leadership is responsible for the vision, strategy, direction, and performance of various domains to include: administration and leadership, workforce planning and utilization, scope of practice and regulatory oversight, ambulatory and inpatient clinical practice, professional performance, development/training and other programs, and processes of central APP support. In partnership with physician, nursing and operational leaders, the Director, Advanced Practice Providers provides system leadership to meet the strategies, goals, and performance targets of the institution's mission, strategic plan, and APP workforce needs. The director has oversight of the Advanced Practice providers and their functions as expert clinicians within their defined scope of practice assuring performance of selected tasks and services in collaboration with the Internal Medicine Physicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in science discipline or healthcare related field
• Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent master's level education as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant
• 2 years as an APP actively practicing with program management
• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners or equivalent from licensing board in the State of Texas or Active PA License and Active PA board certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an Internal Medicine field of specialty
• Management and project implementation/management

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between practicing APP staff and supervising physician
• Serve as a liaison between APP staff and Medical Staff Office for credentialing and privileging
• Collaborate with the Acclaim Senior Director of Advanced Practice
• Partner with department administrator and physician executive for alignment with departmental goals
• Management of all Internal Medicine advanced practitioners including but not limited to ensuring all licensure and certifications are active
• Appropriate credentialing for scope of practice for all APPs
• Conflict resolution
• Serve as the APP representative in Internal Medicine Peer Review and operational meetings
• Develop, implement and sustain process and quality improvement programs within Internal Medicine department
• Participate in research and publication activities
• Develop or promote continuing education opportunities to maintain staff education and competencies
• Participate in regular staff rounding
• Participate and complete yearly evaluation for all APP staff
• Responsible for management of Advanced Practitioners regarding their individual performance and overall Advanced Practice program
• Selects, trains, motivates, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities
• Has oversight of department protocol and use of these protocols by employees for patient treatment
• Works in close partnership with leaders for the cohesive oversight of the processes and staff involved ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements
• Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flow for the Internal Medicine Department and suggests or implements appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity and efficiency
• Works closely with the Department Administrator to develop and monitor the annual budget
• Assists in developing, implementing, monitoring annual goals and objectives for the Internal Medicine department
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees