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DIR, ADVANCED PRACTICE
Job Title: DIR, ADVANCED PRACTICE
Job Code: 5594
FLSA: E
Job Level: J2
Revised Date: 04/11/2022
Supervisory Responsibility:
General Description of the Job Class
Provide overall direction and leadership for activities and operations associated with the provision of advanced clinical practice services in accordance with the hospital and health system strategic plan and objectives, internal and external credentialing and regulatory requirements, and evidence based practice standards on a 24 hour basis. The Director of Advanced Practice is responsible for 24/7 management of all aspects of those advanced practice positions within a Clinical Service Unit (CSU) or Units. In addition the director is responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with medical staff and hospital / health system leadership. The Director also serves as an expert resource for requirements related to licensure, regulatory, and practice issues for advanced practice nursing positions to include Nurse Clinicians (NC), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Critical Care Nurse Practitioners (CCNP) and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM); Critical Care Physician Assistants (CCPA), and for Physician Assistants (PA).
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Remain clinically relevant by providing 20% effort in appropriate clinical area.
Direct and coordinate work of designated advanced practice employees, manage personnel activities to meet CSU/ Departmental, Hospital, and
Health System objectives related to the provision of patient care within designated clinical areas.
In collaboration with CSU Vice President, ACNO, Medical Director and other key leadership personnel, establish strategic and operational plan to ensure adequate advanced practice staffing, space and facilities. Communicate and continuously evaluate plans.
Ensure effective processes for recruitment, orientation, on-boarding, competency assessment, staff development, and retention. Assure staff participation in hospital/health system, departmental, CSU, and unit structures as appropriate.
Collaborate with DUHS and entity leadership to determine need for advanced clinical practice positions, based on hospital metrics, patient care needs, clinical coverage requirements, staffing plans, and projected areas of growth.
Partner with physician and hospital senior leadership to develop and communicate vision for MD / NP / PA / CNM / care delivery models and facilitate implementation and ongoing refinement of such models in esignated CSUs across the continuum including critical care, step-down, intermediate, and ambulatory settings.
Hire qualified staff and maintain appropriate staffing ratios consistent with the needs of the organization and within budgetary parameters.
Provide leadership and direction for policy and procedure recommendations related to advanced clinical practice issues within specific CSU and across the Health System. Serve as an expert resource to CSU, entity, and DUHS leaders about advanced practice requirements for practice, licensing, regulatory and compliance requirements.
Ensure the activities of all advanced practice personnel under director's leadership meet The Joint Commission, the NC Board of Nursing, the Medical Board of North Carolina, and other regulatory body standards for credentialing, orientation, ongoing development and evaluation of staff.
Provide leadership and administrative direction to Team Leaders including supporting plan development, priority-setting, decision- making, fiscal planning, and professional development.
Hire qualified staff and maintain appropriate staffing ratios consistent with the needs of the organization and within budgetary parameters
Provide coaching and feedback on performance to Team Leaders and advanced clinical practice staff and colleagues. Conduct thorough performance appraisal and development planning in a timely manner.
Institute corrective action plans, disciplinary action, and termination, when appropriate.
Direct the development and implementation of educational programs for advanced clinical practice staff. Ensure developmental opportunities for advanced practice employees and other DUHS staff. Ensure effective communication through team meetings, one-on-one meetings, retreats, electronic communications, etc.
Direct the planning, coordinating and conducting of team meetings, leadership development retreats, hospital and health system meetings to ensure compliance with established practices and regulatory requirements, to implement new policies, and provide communication to staff, and to engage leadership at all levels in strategic planning.
Ensure effective communication to all advanced practice staff, team leaders, nursing leadership, health system/hospital leadership, and medical staff.
Champion collaboration and communication across work areas and departments. Facilitate solutions to problems and resolve complaints regarding departmental services and activities.
Remain current with trends and changes in practice both within advanced practice roles and in regard to the overall organization and health care environment.
Provide leadership and direction for assigned Nursing Champion Programs including program structure, expectations, metrics, and budget.
Represent the Assistant Vice President of Nursing - Advanced Practice regarding advanced clinical practice issues.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Master's Degree in Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, or related field.
Experience
Minimum of 3-5 years experience in advanced clinical practice with proven leadership experience and evidence of operations / administrative responsibilities.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Minimum of Masters Degree required. Must possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of North Carolina.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to manage multiple organization missions. Facilitation, consensus-building, and negotiation skills
Sensitivity for and understanding of clinical disciplines and issues.
Understand cost containment and managed care systems.
The ability to work with all types of individuals in multiple settings and locations and to promote diversity in the workplace.
Knowledge of necessary regulatory bodies including The Joint Commission,
North Carolina Board of Nursing, and Medical Board of North Carolina.
Expert communication skills.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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