Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 10 Hour Shift (United States of America) Department 7012 Urgent Care Center-UCC South The Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager provides direction, technical guidance, and performs leadership duties in support of assigned Advanced Practice Providers in outpatient clinics; provides technical expertise for programs; and ensures quality control for Advanced Practice Provider services. This is a working management position with allotted time for leadership responsibilities while providing direct patient care and services in the clinics.

RESPONSIBLE FOR

APP's

AT URGENT CARE LOCATIONS. THIS IS A WORKING MANAGER WITH 25

%

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY AND 75

%

PATIENT CARE. QUALIFICATIONS

Requires Medical Staff Credentialing License /

Certification Required:

CA Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration CA RN license BLS NP Certification by national certification board and Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree; or obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP before Jan 1, 2003 and NP-C Certification by national certification board; or obtained Medicare billing privileges prior to Jan 1, 2001.

Experience Required:

Five years minimum of ambulatory experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Prior to assignment, HR must receive clearance from KH Medical Staff office that the medical staff credentialing process is complete. Bilingual preferred. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills. Ability to facilitate conflict resolution, team building, and team advocacy. Clear verbal and written communication skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Partners with the Director of Outpatient Advanced Practice Providers (APP) on APP recruitment, interviews, selection, training, onboarding, development, discipline, and recognition. Serves as an advocate and resource to the assigned APP team for full practice congruent with training/experience/licensure within regulatory standards, clinic processes, patient care management, and teamwork issues. Assesses general APP educational/training needs and coordinates learning opportunities/workshops for ongoing professional advancement. Collaborates with clinic management for APP scheduling to ensure equitable and manageable distribution of shift coverage as needed for the clinics. Works with APP Director, clinical leadership and other healthcare team members to identify opportunities for improvement and develop best practices for care. Develops, recommends, and participates in the formulation of procedures and protocols for assigned APPs in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory standards. Encourages APP engagement and fosters a collaborative working environment between APPs and other members of the clinic team. Performs clinical peer reviews of assigned APPs. Completes APP performance reviews by integrating clinical and administrative feedback for this purpose. Partners with the Population Health Team for quality improvement initiatives. Attends and participates in department and administrative meetings as an advocate, representative, and liaison for the assigned APPs. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $82.00 -$123.00 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.