NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – MANAGER OF ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS in CVICU and GPU (HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM)

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The APP Manager will provide administrative support for a defined group of APPs including setting expectations for APPs, ensuring credentialing, managing education, benefit, and salary issues, and participating on the appropriate Henry Ford Health committees that impact these providers as required.

Time commitment is approximately a 50 / 50 split in time between clinical shifts and administrative time.

Ability and willingness to work clinically on both CVICU and GPU, both day and night shifts

3-5 years of leadership experience, 5+ years preferred.

Recent clinical experience (has not been solely admin)

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operational Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates assigned clinical activities within a defined administrative scope. 2. Accountable for managing tasks needed to complete goals with respect to productivity, professional behavior, quality of care, patient satisfaction, internal customer satisfaction, job satisfaction and other performance indicators deemed important.

Works closely with Medical Staff Affairs, assures that all APPs meet or exceed the credentialing criteria set forth by Henry Ford Health and The Joint Commission.

Functions as a resource to APPs, Medical Staff Affairs and System Leadership resolving any issues.

Works closely with administrative and leadership partners to understand and develop financial performance targets.

Develops, implements, and ensures adherence to quality standards, process improvement programs, and practices consistency where applicable.

Promotes the educational and research mission of the institution encouraging APP representation and initiatives in these areas.

Liaisons with academic institutions with the goal of increasing Henry Ford Health’s participation.

Professional Staff / Human Resources Management

Provides regular and timely communication among a defined group of APPs.

Represents APPs concerns and needs in Henry Ford Health’s policy issues.

Regularly monitors and ensures compliance with annual performance review deadlines.

Works closely with HR and APP recruiters, develops, and implements recruitment and retention initiatives for APPs to reduce turnover, promote long-term commitment, and career development within the system.

Additional Duties

Participate in strategic planning and supervise / support implementation of strategies and tactics related to APPs.

Interface with external organizations, joint venture partners, and the community as needed to promote APPs practice and utilization.

General Expectations

Maintains an environment of open communication and teamwork.

Maintains a positive, collaborative culture.

Functions as a constant resource for innovation and performance improvement.

Maintains strong partnership with system administration.

Provides frequent feedback and assure the recognition of contributions of APPs on a regular basis throughout the system

GENERAL SUMMARY : The APP Manager will provide administrative support for a defined group of APPs including setting expectations for APPs, ensuring credentialing, managing education, benefit, and salary issues, and participating on the appropriate Henry Ford Health committees that impact these providers as required.

Time commitment is approximately 70% administrative and 30% clinical practice, or as determined by leadership. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) OR master's prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with NP board certification in their chosen specialty.

Five years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider. CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED : Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant licensure in the State of Michigan and current National Board Certification by approved accrediting bodies.

Current ACLS or BLS as required. Current ATLS / PALS provider status as required.

Qualifications :

NP Completion of a Nurse Practitioner training program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

PA Completion of a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

NP Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan

PA Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Licensure and Certification

Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)

National certification as an NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

DEA / CSL, required through credentialing.

Current ATLC / PALS provider status as required.

Experience / Education Required

Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) OR master's prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with NP board certification in their chosen specialty.

3-5 years of leadership experience, 5+ years preferred.

Recent clinical experience (has not been solely admin)

Conditions of Employment

Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families.

To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke-free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with appliable state law.

Successful credentialing process / all offers are contingent on credentialing / privileging.

Additional Information

Organization : Henry Ford Medical Group

Department : Surgery Cardiac

Shift : Day Job

Union Code : Not Applicable