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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America)

The Lead Advanced Practice Provider provides supervision and management of advanced practice providers (APPs) in a distinct clincial service line. The Lead APP provides clinical direction and education, works closely with operational and physician leaders, and has oversight of hiring, termination, and professional growth and development of their APPs. The Lead APP also functions under the general Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or the Physician Assistant (PA) Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC).

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility entailed.

· Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environemnts, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participiation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety goals, and licensure and health screenings.

· Employees must perform all duties and responsibilties in accordance with the C-I-CARE standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a farmework for patient-centered interaction.

· The essential functions of a Lead Advanced Practice Professional fall in three categories: Clinical Oversight and Leadership; Administration; and Internal/External Legal/Regulatory Issues. The Lead APP must supervise a minimum of 10 APPs.

· Clinical Oversight and Leadership.

· Co-direct the clinical, operational, and administrative initiatives of the service line Medical Director and unit nursing management team. · Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with the staff APPs.

· Ensure clinical competency and adherence to policy through practice analysis and case review of APPs with physicians.

· Investigate and respond to patient/family complaints from patients and families about care.

· Orient new staff APPs.

· Provide education to staff APPs.

· Participates as a representative the in hospital-wide committees.

· Serve as a representative on the professional and evaluation committees.

· Ensures all operational mandates and initiatives are completed (e.g., C-I-CARE rounds)

· Administration

· Review and participate in financial planning and issues for the service. · Participate in the hiring, evaluation, coaching, mentoring, and discipline of staff APPs.

· Investigate and resolve operational issues.

· Coordinate quality improvement/process improvement programs.

· Provide 24-hour administrator on-call coverage for the service line.

· Coordinate the scheduling of the APPs.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Internal and External Legal/Regulatory Issues · Ensure compliance and participate in Medical Staff Services initiatives, policies and procedures. · Be informed of and advocate for practice models that allow clinicians to practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.

· Work with hospital operations in regards to funding/billing/reimbursement models. · Participate in regional and national discussions that affect APP practice.

Education:

Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's or Doctorate Degree in Nursing or other healthcare-related field from an accredited university.-OR- Physician Assistant: Bachelors degree in Science, Physician Assistant Studies, or Healthcare related field from an accredited university.

Experience:

A minimum of 1 year of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider: (Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). 3 years of APP experience preferred. Management experience preferred.

License/Ceritifcation:

Either (1): PA - Valid California license to practice as a Physician Assistant as well as having current national certification - OR - (2): RN - Valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse - AND - one of the following advanced practice nursing licenses is qualifying: (a) NP - Valid California license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner as well as having current national certification, (b) CNS - Valid California license to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist as well as having current national certification, or (c) CRNA - Valid California license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist as well as having current national certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

Knowledge of:

· Management principles and practices such as, but not limited to, employee hiring, evaluation, counseling, and termination; budgeting; and employee recognition and rewards.

· Practice evaluation and process improvement.

· National professional organizational and regulatory agency initiatives.

· Standards of care and practice of APP roles.

· Knowledge and demonstrated clinical competence and in depth knowledge in critical care.

· Knowledge of the organization and operation of trauma services necessary to ensure the delivery of quality, cost-effective and efficient patient care.

Ability to:

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

· Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation

· Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines · Ability to promote a spirit of inquiry and practice based on evidence by using research based knowledge or research utilization methods to identify and implement innovations in patient care and/or participating in research, clinical investigatory or quality projects

· Ability to use educational strategies to influence the development of staff and the provision of quality care for patients and families

· Communicate effectively in many venues from individual 1-on-1 sessions to a large audience.

· Recognize/reward or counsel staff.

· Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Conduct efficient and supportive process improvement activities.

· Contribute positively, proactively, and adeptly in institution-wide and Center of Advanced Practice initiatives.

· Translate and implement national initiatives at SHC.

· Ability to work full-time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $94.28 - $124.90 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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