NP Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Office of Advanced Practice

Full Time

88202BR

Job Summary

The summary purpose of the APP Manager is to provide leadership for the health system and advanced health providers in the development and implementation of ongoing quality improvement through an array of regulatory compliance, policies and programs, funding/funds flow/productivity, training and technical assistance, data and information sharing, and partnerships and collaborations.

The APP manager will also provide direct management to APP within general surgery department and collaborates with the faculty physicians. The primary managerial responsibility is to provide professional support to the APPs and Lead APPs so there is alignment with the departments and UCSF Health. The primary clinical responsibility is to provide clinical services to inpatient adult patients.

The APP manager will be a practicing clinician and administrator. The incumbent in this position will be 10% clinical 90% administrative with the flexibility to limit their clinical practice based on administrative demands. The central responsibility of this role is to serve as a single point of contact, liaison, and expertise for matters specific to practice oriented APPs resourcing the APP workforce.

The APP manager is an Advanced Practice Provider who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to diagnose and treat patients in their area of specialization. The manager demonstrates self-direction and accountability in the development of this role within the health system. The manager needs to engage with alignment of practice oversight and workflows amongst all UCSF adult campus.

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.

The salary range for this position is $217,600 - $326,400 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The department consists of APPs, residents, and surgeons who care for adult population of the following specialties: inpatient and emergency general surgery consults, complex general surgery, hepatobiliary, endocrine, surgical oncology, colorectal, plastics and minimally invasive bariatric-foregut, APPs provide 24/7 inpatient coverage and 5 day a week outpatient clinic support.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree required in a health care related field from an accredited program.
  • A minimum of 3 (Years of progressive responsibility related healthcare leadership and/. If r Senior Physician Assistant, must have included 3_\\ years of progressive responsibility related healthcare leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise a team and to manage the complex workflow and competing priorities involved with providing quality care as an Advanced Practitioner.
  • In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards, systems, external regulations and internal policies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and problem solving with all levels of management and staff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner, and to prepare and present a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctorate prepared
  • Advanced experience in clinical specialty supervising APPs.
  • Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document staff issues and performance, and to participate in decision-making on human resources matters.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively supervise clinicians, manage complex workflow and multiple priorities.
  • Working knowledge of human resources management practices and policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document APP performance.
  • Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and data management systems used in clinics / clinical departments.
  • Demonstrated leadership and professional growth by achieving promotion to NP 3 classification

License/Certification

  • Current California licensure in good standing by specialty within 90 days of hire:
    • Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
    • Physician Assistant
  • Possess National Provider Identification (NPI)
  • Furnishing license as required by specialty
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license in the state of California within 90 days of hire
  • Current American Heart Association CPR certification
  • National board certification in area of clinical practice upon hire
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification
About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

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.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

005552 ADV PRACTICE MGR 1

Job Category

Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Variable

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