Emergency Department APP Manager

The Emergency Department APP Manager provides leadership to advanced practice providers in the Emergency Department and is responsible for the success of the Emergency Department APP group. Administrative and managerial responsibilities fall into five major areas: 1. Administrative; 2. Staff Development; 3. Education; 4. Leadership 5. Emergency Department services. In addition the APP manager is an expert clinician in delivering Emergency Department medicine.Maintains 24 hour line management responsibility for the administration of fiscal, material, and human resources.

The primary managerial responsibility of the ED Manager is the oversight of the clinical care provided by the Emergency Department APP group. The primary clinical responsibility is to provide expert level Emergency Department clinical services to patients and families in the Emergency Department at UCSF Health.

An advanced practice provider manager is an advanced practice provider who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide expert advanced patient care in their area of specialization. They will be guided and follow the policies and standardized procedures or practice agreement, rules and regulations, requirement of supervision under CA statute, and bylaws of the UCSF Health, Nursing, Medical Staff, and any unique policies related to the provision of patient services. In California, nurse practitioners (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) can practice, bill, and provide independent health care services under a standardized procedure or practice agreement in collaboration with a supervising physician. This position requires both a role as provider of clinical services as determined by the manager and the administrative functions of the position which involve future workforce planning, orientation of new APP providers, cost center management, and optimization strategies. In addition to the above described responsibilities, the clinical care provided by advanced practice providers (APPs) the ED APP Manager must oversee compliance with organizational and regulatory agency standards and state practice requirements.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Requirements

Master''s Degree in clinical area of study (PA or NP)

• 4-6 years of experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in Emergency Department environment
• One year experience managing a team of advance practice providers, complex workflows, and competing priorities; or equivalent experience as an advance practice leader in the profession
• Responsible for understanding and communicating an advanced knowledge of national, state, and local educational and legislative issues affecting advanced practice providers. Demonstrated knowledge of state and national regulatory requirements. Able to communicate this knowedge effectively to physician and APP stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document staff issues and performance. Participates in decisions- on human resources matters.
• Advanced interpersonal skills for effective collaborations with all levels of clinical staff and management, consultants, researchers, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability in advanced written and verbal communications skills. Able to train and mentor subordinates, convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner. Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals.
• Knowledge of clinical and administrative software and specialized applications and data management systems used by advanced practice providers in providing advanced-practice care, research, documentation, and employee supervision. Ability to analyze data, detect trends, and determine if action plans are required.
• Ability to gather clinical information, develop differential diagnoses, and create problem lists independently. Competent to direct patient management and lead care team.
• Excellent leadership, fiscal, and operational management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management, and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration, and consistent achievement of objectives.

Preferred Qualifications :

Doctorate preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of a broad scope of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.

License / Certification :

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License or transferable to CA.
• Furnishing certificate in the State of California if NP.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support BLS certification.
• Furnishing certificate in the State of California if NP.
• Current AHA ACLS Certification
• Must have an NPI and be eligiblefor enrollment with all UCSF Health payers prior to privileging
• Current national certification in area of practice specialty or profession.