Advanced Practice Provider Manager (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The APP Manager is responsible for managing a team of APPs across designated Departments and Divisions at National Jewish Health. This position will serve as a dyad leadership partner with Division Chiefs to oversee APP clinical practice, implement standardized workweek expectations, track productivity and quality outcomes, manage Kronos timekeeping, review time-out and scheduling requests, coordinate onboarding & orientation, and complete annual performance evaluations. The APP Manager will partner with Organizational, Department, and Division leaders for data & analytics support. The APP Manager will maintain clinical practice in home Department/Division. This position includes 80% time in clinical practice at National Jewish Health in a specialty that aligns with their education, training and experience, and 20% administrative time for leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate degree from accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) program required.
Minimum three years of clinical experience working as an APP.
Two years of progressive leadership experience.
Colorado RN, APRN, and RXN licensure or PA licensure required.
Active DEA registration.
APRN or PA certification by national accrediting body (ANCC, PNCB, NCCPA).
Active BLS, ACLS, or PALS appropriate to clinical practice area.
All certifications need to be from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages and develops an effective staff: providing effective communication, leadership, guidance and resources.
Determines staff qualifications and competency: recruits, interviews, selects, hires, trains, orients, mentors, evaluates, coaches, counsels, disciplines, and rewards.
Establishes and monitors staff safety and regulatory compliance.
Partners with Organizational, Department, and/or Division to track APP productivity and quality metrics.
Partners with Division and interdisciplinary leaders to optimize APP roles and practice models at top of scope.
Participates in Department, Division, and/or organizational quality initiatives to identify improvements and implement necessary changes.
Oversees new APP onboarding & orientation, Continuing Education, and mentorship.
Serves as communication liaison to APP Leads and staff regarding all clinical and administrative issues and concerns.
Represents APPs at leadership meetings and ensures APP participation and engagement with AP Council and other organizational committees.
Contributes to APP workforce planning and program development.
Partners with the Executive Director of Advanced Practice to establish structured onboarding, continuing education, and mentorship programs for APPs to ensure appropriate preparation for professional roles throughout the career trajectory.
Performs and documents history, physical exam, and medical decision-making to support plan of care.
Utilizes appropriate clinical resources to support evidence-based practice decisions.
Collaborates with physicians, APPs, and all care team members to optimize patient care quality, safety, and efficiency.
Seeks out the expertise of physicians and APP colleagues to support medical decision-making as needed.
Adheres to all regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and Medical Staff Bylaws governing advanced practice.
Maintains continuing education to support knowledge and competencies required for clinical practice.
Participates in Department, Division, and organizational committees.
Participates in Advanced Practice Council meetings and activities.
Accepts additional responsibilities which are within the scope of the APP Manager to support the strategic priorities of the organization.
Accepts additional responsibilities which are within the scope of the APP to support the needs of the Department/Division/Program.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.