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CORE JOB SUMMARY  

The Supervisor, Advanced Practice Providers supervises advanced practice providers (APPs) (i.e., Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants etc.). Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, onboarding and mentorship of new staff, development, review, and implementation of unit specific competencies, and annual evaluations. This role also works directly with staff, administration, medical directors, and other relevant stakeholders to assure appropriate utilization of all APPs. The Supervisor, Advanced Practice Providers provides advocacy to all APPs and integrates current knowledge of professional issues, trends in health care and technological advances into scope of practice. This position participates in the collection of research data and quality improvement of patient care within the acute and outpatient care areas.  

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS  

Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients. 

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.  

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 advance 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 area. 

Engages and empowers staff by sharing decision-making, delegating, providing choice and fostering autonomy and adaptability. Leads and supports APP staff during periods of transition; communicates purpose and empowers staff to embrace change. 

Contributes to the design, development and implementation of strategic and operational initiatives. Leads staff during the implementation and evaluation of new initiatives at the unit, division and department level. 

 Prioritizes competing demands while integrating strategic plan into daily operations.  

Recruits, hires, and facilitates training and orientation. Manages, recognizes, and rewards performance. Provides ongoing formal and informal performance feedback.  

Collects data for patient and program evaluation and participates in quality assessment and improvement/patient experience activities. 

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 the controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. 

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. 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS  

Education: 

Master’s degree in relevant field  

Certification and Licensing: 

Valid Florida Licensure in relevant field  

Board Certification 

BLS certification 

ACLS certification 

Experience: 

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience  

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: 

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form 

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships 

Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions 

Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others 

Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others 

Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office) 

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM 

Department Specific Functions 

Supervise assigned professional and paraprofessional staff, including interviewing and selecting staff; providing staff training in proper work methods and techniques; assigning and reviewing work; conducting performance evaluations; implementing discipline and conflict resolution procedures when necessary. 

Provide clinical oversight of the Advanced Registered Practice Nurse (APRN) positions; works with APRNs to address issues related to patient care and operational practices. 

Serve as the acting medical director for clinic operations; serve as the subject matter expert on complex patient cases and approve medical formulary. 

Provide program oversight of assigned areas to include monitoring program outcomes, developing recommendations and implementing program improvements. 

Develop policies and procedures related to APRN professional practice and development, clinic operations, and public health programs.

Ensure that assigned personnel perform duties and responsibilities in a safe and prudent manner that does not expose them or others to unnecessary harm or risk of on-the-job injury. 

Provides direct patient care in specialty population, which may be in a hospital or ambulatory setting 

Thorough and accurate documentation reflecting patient status and plan of care 

Demonstrates competency in all procedures and skills considered essential in their area of practice 

Demonstrates excellence in direct patient care 

Orders, recommends, and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within their scope of practice 

Prescribes medications and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, as indicated within their scope of practice 

Provides expert consultation within practice group and with other members of the interdisciplinary team 

Manages, supports and is accountable for the day-to-day operations and quality of output from front-line APP team 

Plans, coordinates, and conducts regularly scheduled APP group meetings and professional development opportunities. 

Acts as a liaison between APPs and departmental leadership and medical directors, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment with goals. 

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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