Lead APP (NP/PA)- ENT Surgery- FT Days

Lead APP (NP/PA) - ENT Surgery - FT Days Provides supervision and management of advanced practice providers (APPs) in a distinct clinical service line. 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. 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). Locations Stanford Health Care What You Will Do 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 about care. Orient new staff APPs. Provide education to staff APPs. Participate as a representative in in‑hospital‑wide committees. Serve as a representative on the professional and evaluation committees. Ensure 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. Participate in regional and national discussions that affect APP practice. Work with hospital operations in regards to funding/billing/reimbursement models. Participate in legislative and health policy issues affecting advanced practice. Education Qualifications Advanced Practice Nurse: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing or other healthcare‑related field from an accredited university. Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Physician Assistant Studies, or Healthcare related field from an accredited university. Experience Qualifications A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider: (Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). Three (3) years of APP experience preferred. Management experience preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of management principles and practices such as, but not limited to, employee hiring, evaluation, counseling, 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. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and in‑depth knowledge in specialty. Knowledge of the organization and operation of trauma services necessary to ensure quality, cost‑effective, and efficient patient care. 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 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 using research‑based knowledge or research utilization methods to identify and implement innovations in patient care and/or participate 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. Ability to communicate effectively in many venues from individual 1‑on‑1 sessions to a large audience. Recognize/reward or counsel staff. 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. Licenses and Certifications PA – Physician Assistant State Licensure. RN – Valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse and one of the following advanced practice nursing licenses: (a) NP – Valid California license plus current national certification, or (b) CNS – Valid California license plus current national certification, or (c) CRNA – Valid California license plus current national certification. 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 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, disability, or the perception of any of the above. 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 $100.03 – $132.51 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanford Health Care