Senior Director, Advanced Practice - 141914

The Sr. Director of Advanced Practice at UC San Diego is responsible for oversight of the professional practice for Advanced Practice Providers. Oversees through subordinate managers one or more large, complex departments or business units with multiple functional disciplines /occupations, OR manages a program, regardless of size, that has critical impact upon the organization as a whole, such as most or all of a campus, medical center, UCOP or the UC System. Has significant responsibility for formulating and administering policies and programs, manages significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a very high degree of autonomy. Oversees through subordinate managers the accountability and stewardship of department resources and the development of systems and procedures to protect organizational assetsParticipates with leadership to develop and implement advanced practice provider strategy across the health system. Develops and implements programs, practices, policies and guidelines to ensure consistency and standardization across clinical services. Represents advanced practice on cross-functional committees. Serves as an expert consultant and advisor to senior leadership regarding advanced practice services and scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational planning for advanced practice programs and processes.
• Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines for advanced practice services. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Ensures appropriate and effective utilization of providers according to scope of practice. Forecasts workforce planning for optimal provider utilization.
• Identifies key performance outcomes specific to each practice to ensure high quality care and patient satisfaction. Implements changes to optimize care delivery models.
• Develops and oversees processes for clinical competency assessment and ensures continuing education for providers.
• Monitors and assesses advances in clinical practice, standards, and procedures instituting changes as necessary.
• Develops, implements and monitors budgets and financial plans. Oversees advanced practice billing, coding, and documentation practices. Allocates resources in accordance with strategic objectives.
• Participates in system-wide committees and strategic planning with senior leaders across services and clinical specialties.
• Develops clinical advancement model and ensures professional development programs for advanced practice providers. Mentors and develops advanced practice leaders.
• Recommends approaches to resolve administrative clinical practice challenges.
• Provides guidance with union issues and contract negotiations.

• Advanced degree in related area and eight or more years of relevant experience.

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California

• Experience and proven success in hospital operations in a multi-hospital setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the multidisciplinary team.

• Advanced knowledge of healthcare management in a multi-hospital setting

• Highly advanced ability to develop and lead strategic initiatives across a large, complex organization.

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

• Highly advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced ability to influence and persuade.

• Highly advanced leadership skills to direct, organize, motivate and mentor staff. Advanced team building skills.

• Advanced fiscal and operations management skills.

• Highly advanced analytical skills to formulate relevant metrics to achieve operational objectives.

• Advanced academic Degree in health administration or business (e.g., MBA, MPH, MHA).

• Doctoral degree in clinical area of study (e.g., DNP, PhD).

• Experience in change management and process improvement (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma); certification in process improvement techniques and methodologies a plus.

• Extensive knowledge of advanced practice regulations, CMS professional billing, Medical Board and Nursing Board practices, and The Joint Commission mandates regarding APP practice in hospitals; Title 22 regulatory requirements in California.

• Active membership in relevant state and national professional associations.

• Experience in a Magnet hospital, along with an understanding of ANCC Magnet.

• Administrative success in an academic medical environment with ability to analyze, interpret, and apply management principles and practices for a large, multi-disciplined healthcare organization.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.