What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Operations Director (ADV PRACTICE MGR 2) position at University of California Davis Health System?
The Advanced Practice Operations Director provides administrative and clinical practice leadership to APPs (Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) in all health system spaces of UC Davis Health. In collaboration with the Chief of Advanced Practice, Chief Operating Officers, Chief medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, the APP Operations Director is accountable for the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of patient care provided by the advanced practice workforce. The Director is responsible for providing support and guidance to the Chief of Ambulatory Operations to evaluate best practices in workforce utilization and regulatory control. MGR234
The APP Operations Director works collaboratively with the APP fellowship director to support a comprehensive APP fellowship program through which currently licensed and certified APPs can safety transition to careers by acquiring the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary to deliver quality care. The Director ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards, State Boards, the Nursing Practice Act and other regulations.
The Director shall provide advanced practice care in their expertise with the collaborating physician and shall function in accordance with the appropriate state of California practice agreements or standardized procedures if required by licensure.
Apply By Date : March 5, 2025 by 11:59pm.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Possession of valid California RN and Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner license, or Physician Assistant (PA) license
- Furnishing license if Nurse Practitioner
- DEA within 3 months of hire
- National Board Certification in aligned specialty
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
- Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing, or graduation with a master’s degree or PhD from an accredited PA school
- 3 Years or greater working in a leadership role with supervisory experience, budget management, working with advanced practice transition to practice providers in a fellowship, and developing curriculum.
- 5 years experience as a nationally board certified nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant within an academic medical center
- Extensive experience with regulatory control of advanced practice at a leadership level, managing and leading programs, work units or departments of comparable size, scope and complexity.
- Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong operational skills
- Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
- Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
- Strong knowledge of human resources practices and policies in a represented provider environment.
- Ability to guide, direct, mentor, train and work collaboratively in a team building environment
- Strong interpersonal skills to explain procedures and to interact effectively with a variety of medical staff and personnel
- Requires the analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data to solve problems, or design relatively complex systems and programs that cross department/division lines
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with both inpatient and ambulatory care experience within an academic medical center
Key Responsibilities
- 80% - Health System Leadership
- 20% - Inpatient/Outpatient (may include some or all responsibilities below)
Department Overview
UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system.
Department Specific Job Scope
The Director is a practicing clinician and administrator. The incumbent in this position is 20% clinical and 80% administrative. The central responsibility of this role is to serve as a single point of contact, liaison, and expert for matters specific to the regulatory practice within UC Davis Health and clinical sites where our providers practice.
This position reports to the Chief of Advanced Practice.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $160 , 700 - $388 , 700
- Salary Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Grade: Grade 30
- UC Job Title: ADV PRACTICE MGR 2
- UC Job Code: 005551
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100
- Shift (Work Schedule): Variable Hours/ 24 Hour Responsibility
- Location: North Addition Office Building (HSP002)
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
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Physical Demands
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
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Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don’t meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere
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