APP Team Manager - Oncology - Full Time

APRN Team Manager

The APRN Team Manager functions as a clinical leader and clinical team member delivering care to a panel of patients for whom s/he has responsibility for the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of care related outcomes. As a clinical leader the APRN Team Manager is responsible for the management and oversight for the clinical practice of the inter-professional team which may include nurses, medical assistants, and others who are integral to the care of patients at the site. Works in partnership with the patient care team and other practice leaders to ensure effective delivery of care and actively supports the achievement of patient, departmental and organizational goals.

Core Job Functions

• Develops, leads and manages the clinical practice, quality and safety of patient care of an interdisciplinary team which may include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and others who are essential to the care delivery model.
• Coordinates care and meeting patient care needs in conjunction with a variety of providers including licensed independent providers acting in consultation, population managers, care managers, and others. Participates in the hiring, supervision, and performance evaluation for team members.
• Identifies opportunities for and initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve team and patient goals.
• Utilizes available resources and methodologies to advance practice within the department and beyond, with the aim of improving the care of all patients, particularly those most at risk for adverse outcomes.
• Seeks opportunities to disseminate clinical knowledge and nursing practice development through publication in scholarly journals and participation in professional meetings.
• Leads and/or participates in departmental, hospital and/or system-level committees and task forces as a representative of the department, practice and the Department of Nursing as requested.
• Collaborates with physicians, physician assistants and the interdisciplinary team to refine team goals and objectives and further ensures ongoing continuous improvements to the care delivery model. Analyzes, interprets and presents team-based care results to various audiences as appropriate including senior organizational leaders, departmental and practice leaders, nursing leadership, colleagues, and staff.
• Collaborates with the other members of the team, appreciating and valuing their contributions, and encouraging all to "work at the top of his/her license/role, education and training" for effective care and service to patients in the context of efficient use of resources.
• Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with other nurses, clinical departments, and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients. Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures appropriate to patient needs.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs. Arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings.
• Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects evidence-based practice and cost-effective management of time, available human resources, supplies and equipment.
• Incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling. Assists patients and families in self-care management through the provision of information, tools and resources.
• Engages in regular performance improvement activities. Uses performance and patient outcome data for continuous quality improvement. Contributes to developing structure, processes and systems to improve the care and disease management of patients.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Core Qualifications

• Graduate of master's in science in Nursing with approved APRN Curriculum or higher or graduate of
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree.
• Florida Licensure as APRN from Florida Board of Nursing.
• Board Certification as APRN from nationally accredited organization such as American Nurses Credentialing
• Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) or Board certification as a AP from a
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current Certification in BLS and ACLS
• CITI certification within three months of employment
• ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification upon hire or during orientation and renewed every two years
• AOCNP certification after a year of employment in oncology service line

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.

• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.

• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.

Department Specific Functions

Advanced Practice (50%)

• Oversight of APPs within various oncology programs Track metrics related to volume and provide feedback to Executive leadership when resources identified are needed. Act as a liaison between physician leaders, clinical teams, departments, and divisions. Serves as a mentor and role model to all APPs, thus facilitating the development from novice to expert. Serves as a liaison and advocate between the APP and hospital leadership, department heads, and collaborating physicians. Assist APPs in clinical integration upon hire and throughout time of employment. Identifies APP learning needs and provides learning experiences to meet those needs. Integrates and informs APP of current knowledge of professional issues, trends in health care and technological advances into APPs scope of practice. Teaches/lectures in continuing education programs, journal clubs, conferences, and provides APPs opportunities for learning. Participates in and or coordinates community education programs. Coordinates assignments of preceptors to advanced practice providers. Provides coordination of APP students with university liaisons. Identifies opportunities and challenges to promote full scope of practice in the advanced practice model. Ensures and coordinates standardization of advanced practice processes between patient care services and collaborative teams. Ensures compliance with regulatory and maintains credentialing, competencies, and professional standards for all APPs in the service line. Provides coordination of coverage during weekdays and weekends between satellites, hospitals, and outpatient areas, as needed. Evaluates and approves APPs time-off requests per university policy and procedures. Leads an entity committee and Co-leads collaborative team in developing a new service or strategic performance improvement. Engages and empowers staff by sharing decision-making, delegating, providing choice and fostering autonomy and adaptability. Contributes to the design, development, and implementation of strategic and operational initiatives. Prioritizes competing demands while integrating strategic plan into daily operations. Leads and supports APP staff during periods of transition; communicates purpose and empowers staff to embrace change.

Administrative Duties (50%)

Clinical Operations: Improve the clinical operations and patient experience by coordinating efforts to deliver a plan of care that addresses the medical, surgical, emotional, physical, educational, short, and long-term needs of individual and family's needs in a setting of expertise, warmth, and compassion. Monitor national "best practices" and integrates into current practice. Examine operational gaps and formulate a plan to close the gaps by defining objectives, implement and track timelines, establish new program roll out to staff and patients while gauging anticipated outcomes and evaluating process. Works collaboratively with SCCC Executive & Nursing Leadership to develop and implement clinic flow parameters, including benchmarks and dashboards for patient flow through their visits, and processes for proactively managing. Cross covers for other APPs or APP Supervisors when needed. Draft Policies and Procedures for new initiatives as needed and update existing policies. Provide senior management with necessary updates on progress and changes in scope, schedule, and resources in a timely manner. Operates within budget guidelines under the supervision of Executive Leadership. Collaborates with Nursing and system leadership on meeting and maintaining accreditation standards.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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