Overview

Welcome to Emory Healthcare, where as Chief of our Transplant Team you can join one of the country’s premier Advanced Practice Provider programs. Our Chief will oversee  abdominal and lung transplant services across the full continuum of care.  With oversight of 30 APPs in the service, you will be key to building culture, supporting professional growth, and collaborative team-based care.  The Emory Healthcare Office of Advanced Practice has a robust, supportive leadership structure that provides development and support for successful team management.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• This supervisory position involves strategic planning, analysis, and management around recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and sustaining a large community of non-physician (nurse practitioner and physician assistant) clinical providers.
• Manages administrative, educational, and financial aspects of the provider community.
• Engages and communicates clearly and consistently with physicians and practice leaders to maintain solid working relationships.
• Works closely with operational and implementation teams to manage practice expectations.
• Manages and oversees assigned staff to fulfill directives and achieve quality and value-based goals.
• This position reports to the senior administrative official of the section and to the (physician) director of the section.
• Recognized as a proficient, highly skilled clinician who assists physician colleagues in providing care and case management of patients.
• Routinely demonstrates acquired in-depth knowledge about the care of a specific patient population in daily practice.
• In this role provides oversight and leadership for a service line.
• Works in collaboration with Director of APPs in crafting a strategic plan for the APP cohort.
• Assists in the preparation and effective managing of annual operating and capital budgets for areas of responsibility
• Monitors monthly expenditure reports to assess APP value/productivity
• Develops yearly budget structure for APPs in area and ensure in congruence with Emory structure
• Work with physician and administrative teams to determine APP practice needs/growth planning in area.
• Encourage strong physician and interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
• Optimize use of APPs allowing practice to fullest of education and training in accordance with State of GA and Emory policies
• Promote APP employment engagement and retention, with identification of opportunities for improvement
• Oversee the hire, interviewing, and onboard of new APPs
• Address disciplinary, performance issues (including Initiating and completing Performance Improvement Plans) w/dismissal if appropriate
• Ensure creation of formal/standardized onboarding program for new APP hires
• Perform annual Performance Advantage reviews of leads (including obtaining feedback from team members to complete evaluations and meeting face to face with APPs) with mentorship for lead professional growth and succession planning.
• Develop guidelines for departmental APP Individual Goals and help APPs set Individual goals for the year; check in throughout the year to be sure staying on track to complete (develop plan for professional growth)
• Review daily metrics and ensure compliance in meeting quality and safety team metrics
• Oversee the completion of OPPE/FPPE for all APPs
• Create and provide ongoing collaboration/discussion/communication with APPs/residents/fellows about clinical coverage and communication of service
• Lead APP staff meetings to ensure open lines of communication and engagement
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Will spend 80% of time performing administrative duties and 20% of time performing clinical duties Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records.
• Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
• Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes. Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
• Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient.
• In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services.
• Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems.
• Reports to Director of Advance Practice Practitioners and Service Line based clinical leadership (MD) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Master's degree or DNP in nursing leadership required. Minimum of five years of leadership experience.
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required.
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience is required.  Transplant APP experience is preferred. Nurse Practitioner candidates must have Acute Care certification (ACNP or AGACNP).