Lead Advanced Practice Provider-Solid Tumor, Inpatient

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

Salary

Salary Negotiable

Summary

Provides administrative supervision of assigned Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) such as Physician Assistants (PAs) and / or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in addition to maintaining clinical practice within their designated department or specialty area.

Experience and Education

EDUCATION

Master’s degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

OR Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician, inc. (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing OR- Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.

Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board, with registered supervisor and delegation to prescribe.

Must hold and maintain current applicable life support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern guidelines for Advanced Practice Providers.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years of experience in advanced practice provider role required, with demonstrated increasing responsibility.

Prior leadership experience preferred.

Job Duties

Oversees and manages coverage schedules for both inpatient and outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), as appropriate / applicable.

Generate APP specific data surrounding the performance and productivity of supervised staff. Reviews current deployment of APP staff, and identifies opportunities for future optimization.

• Conducts annual performance evaluations of assigned APP staff, in conjunction with division chief or medical director, faculty, and Office of Advanced Practice.
• Reviews safety events or issues related to APP clinical practice quality and safety for assigned team, and as designated by leadership.
• Reports observed APP events affecting access, productivity, and / or clinical practice. Discusses any identified barriers to providing optimal care.

Supports collaborative correction or remediation, where appropriate.

• Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives pertaining to the APPs and within the assigned clinical program(s).
• Conducts regular team meetings with APP staff to identify barriers to patient care, and lead discussions to develop resolutions to such barriers.

Reviews meeting results with advanced practice leadership, division chief, medical director, and / or faculty, as appropriate.

• Promotes APP participation in departmental and institutional continuing medical education opportunities.
• In the clinical setting, will provide diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients within their scope of practice, licensure, and privileges.
• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies / results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical / procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
• Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates / participates in quality related initiatives and / or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols, as appropriate; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources or his / her designee.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.