Supervisor, Advanced Practice Provider - Critical Care - Full Time 12 Hours Rotating Shift (Exe[...]

The Supervisor works under the direction of the Associate Administrator of Advance Practice Providers, Department's Administration, and Medical Directors to provide both clinical services and leadership and managerial services. The Supervisor facilitates safe and efficient operational flow of the dedicated patient population and manages the application of the advance practice provider processes, supervision of clinical practice, education, leadership, and patient care management. Essential Duties Management: Utilizes professional, respectful, effective communication to delegate and direct activities and assignments. Supervises, hires, educates, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant staff; ensures performance appraisals are completed promptly; interviews candidates and orients new employees. Schedules, assigns daily duties, and assesses the general performance of the staff; partners with management in making daily staffing assignments in accordance with budgeted hours per patient day and provides rationale for any staffing variances. Completes an initial assessment at the beginning of the day and oversees the staffing and operational needs of the unit and organization. Oversees the education and orientation of staff and stays current on trends, quality issues, and departmental affairs; acts as a clinical resource and support. Models compassion, understanding, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills among staff to assist patients and families and maintains good public relations. Collaborates with other disciplines and providers to meet the needs of patients and staff members. Keeps informed of clinical, service, and organizational updates and changes. Manages time effectively and organizes and prioritizes responsibilities. Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the service, department, and organization’s mission and goals. Participates in departmental or organizational activities as assigned. Compliance and Performance Improvement: Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Quality Indicators. Observes and adheres to regulatory agency requirements. Continually reassesses clinic or hospital needs. Ensures patient care is delivered in accordance with professional regulatory standards. Identifies potential barriers to efficient operational flow and evaluates and modifies current practices to assure effectiveness. Develops unit-based quality improvement programs, standards of care, and practice. Oversees quality assurance initiatives for the department. Develops, implements, and evaluates collaborative practice agreements in the clinical area. Shares information with staff through huddles and communication as directed by the department manager. Pursues opportunities for professional development (certifications, committees, unit projects, research, publications) and mentors colleagues. Applies evidence‑based practice in clinical decision‑making and maintains current knowledge. Evaluates the cost effectiveness of services provided. Ensures complete and accurate documentation. Maintains required licenses and credentials. Updates and implements organization and department policies and procedures. Ensures documentation is correct in the Electronic Health Record. Direct Patient Care Accountabilities: Ensures measures based on the appropriate level of care, manages post‑cardiac procedure patients. Completes patient assessments, interprets assessment information, and formulates diagnoses. Develops Plans of Care, documents expected outcomes, and reviews and updates plans daily based on patient outcomes. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Responds promptly to service needs. Provides patient and family education as needed. Collaborates with case manager and/or social work for social needs. Uses patient care equipment safely according to manufacturer guidelines. Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team and ensures timely communication of patient needs to providers. Performs other duties as assigned. Examples: Enthusiastic participation in unit activities such as process improvement efforts, preceptor roles, peer education, and changing assignment to meet patient needs. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Five years of experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Demonstrated strong leadership abilities. Professional, respectful, effective communication skills to delegate and direct activities and assignments. Strong critical and strategic thinking, analytical and planning skills. Organization and time management skills. Excellent communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Lead or charge or supervisory experience. Experience in a clinical specialty area. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) – CA Board of Registered Nursing (exempt if Physician Assistant). Nurse Practitioner (NP) – CA Board of Registered Nursing (exempt if Physician Assistant). Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA Board of Registered Nursing – exempt if Physician Assistant). NP Board Certified – possession of National Board Certification in the specialty area accredited by ABSNC or NCCA. For hospital/acute care setting, certification from ANCC or AACN as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire; exempt if hired/transferred prior to 12/2015. Physician Assistant (PA) – CA DCA – current PA license in California (exempt if Nurse Practitioner). NCCPA certification (exempt if Nurse Practitioner). DEA Certificate for Schedule II‑V controlled substances. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from American Heart Association (required for hospital/acute & infusion center clinic settings). Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) if no card upon hire; must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration (required in LA City only). The annual base salary range for this position is $158,080.00 – $260,832.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Keck Medicine of USC