APP Team Manager -Infectious Diseases

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The APP Team Manager functions as a clinical leader and clinical team member delivering care to a panel of patients for whom s/he has responsibility for the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of care related outcomes. As a clinical leader the APP Team Manager is responsible for the management and oversight for the clinical practice of the inter-professional team which may include nurses, medical assistants, and others who are integral to the care of patients at the site. Works in partnership with the patient care team and other practice leaders to ensure effective delivery of care and actively supports the achievement of patient, departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing/PA
National APRN Certification or PA equivalent
Current registration in nursing in the State of Florida.
Valid APRN/PA in the state of Florida
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.
Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.

Nice To Haves

Candidate with at least 1 year of supervisory or team lead duties within that period are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Will supervise and provide leadership to the clinical team, which includes Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRNs), two Clinical Pharmacists and a Nurse Specialist, including overseeing daily operations , coordinating patient care activities, adherence to clinical standards, and ongoing staff development.
Team Manager will supervise APRNs who work in the PrEP clinic and mobile clinic as well as t he RN who works in the Converge PrEP clinic .
In addition to current clinical duties, Team Manager would maintain schedules for nurses in the Converge and mobile clinic in coordination with the Director and Program Manager, assist the physician director (Dr. Doblecki -Lewis) with creation and maintenance of clinical protocols, ensure ongoing training of nursing staff, communicate with pharmacy to maintain medication stock and logs.
Develops, leads and manages the clinical practice, quality and safety of patient care of an interdisciplinary team which may include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and others who are essential to the care delivery model.
Coordinates care and meeting patient care needs in conjunction with a variety of providers including licensed independent providers acting in consultation, population managers, care managers, and others.
Participates in the hiring, supervision and performance evaluation for team members.
Identifies opportunities for and initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve team and patient goals.
Utilizes available resources and methodologies to advance practice within the department and beyond, with the aim of improving the care of all patients, particularly those most at risk for adverse outcomes.
Seeks opportunities to disseminate clinical knowledge and nursing practice development through publication in scholarly journals and participation in professional meetings.
Leads and/or participates in departmental, hospital and/or system-level committees and task forces as a representative of the department, practice and the Department of Nursing as requested.
Collaborates with physicians, physician assistants and the interdisciplinary team to refine team goals and objectives and further ensures ongoing continuous improvements to the care delivery model.
Analyzes, interprets and presents team-based care results to various audiences as appropriate including senior organizational leaders, departmental and practice leaders, nursing leadership, colleagues, and staff.
Collaborates with the other members of the team, appreciating and valuing their contributions, and encouraging all to “work at the top of his/her license/role, education and training” for effective care and service to patients in the context of efficient use of resources.
Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with other nurses, clinical departments, and interdisciplinary colleagues.
Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients.
Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures appropriate to patient needs.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
Arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings.
Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects evidence-based practice and cost-effective management of time, available human resources, supplies and equipment.
Incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling.
Assists patients and families in self-care management through the provision of information, tools and resources.
Engages in regular performance improvement activities.
Uses performance and patient outcome data for continuous quality improvement.
Contributes to developing structure, processes and systems to improve the care and disease management of patients.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.