National Advanced Practice Provider Director

Ascension

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About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension (Ministry Name) to provide medical services to patients.
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Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Master’s degree of Nursing or graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• 5 years of experience required.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and implementation of clinical policies, guidelines, procedures, strategies, and services for Advanced Practice Providers across the Enterprise.
• Serve as a strategic advanced practice provider leader to assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s mission, goals, and strategic plans for both inpatient and outpatient care in conjunction with Nursing.
• Help develop and maintain an advanced practice provider leadership structure to facilitate consistent advanced practice provider support and oversight.
• Foster continuous process improvement while using a methodical process to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies, processes, and programs to integrate new knowledge and optimize new and emerging clinical practice models.
• Oversee standardizing advanced practice provider clinical guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure patient care delivery that is safe, cost-effective, and within the advanced practice provider scope of practice while adhering to state and organizational requirements.
• Recommend resource allocation guidelines for maintenance of advanced practice provider education and professional development, including academic degree advancement.
• Evaluate and recommend guidelines for advanced practice provider performance evaluation, competency assessment, and performance improvement planning in collaboration with medical leadership to ensure consistent expectations across provider groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director