Advanced Practice Provider & Assistant Director for Clinical Affairs

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider & Assistant Director for Clinical Affairs

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

School Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Advanced Practice Provider & Assistant Director of Clinical Affairs, reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical and Outreach Affairs in the School of Nursing, delivers primary health care at designated clinical sites. Adhering to applicable licensing boards and legal regulations for Nurse Practitioners, they oversee the quality, functional excellence, and operations aligned with the School of Nursing’s clinical strategic plan goals. The role involves leadership and management responsibilities for nursing and business operations related to clinical practice within the School of Nursing.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Physical Requirements – Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to remain seated for long periods of time. Must be able to lift/move moderately heavy objects.

Other Requirements and Factors – This is a security-sensitive position. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations. The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with the A&M System policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable time frame after the individual’s employment, and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Required Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an approved advanced practice nursing educational program at or beyond the master’s degree level; or successful completion of an accredited educational program for Physician Assistants

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Eligible to be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) in the State of Texas; candidate must be licensed prior to start date

• Licensure must be maintained for continued employment

• Eligible to be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas; candidate must be licensed prior to start date

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Nursing and board certification as a nurse practitioner

• Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner

• Five years of clinical experience which includes three years as a Nurse Practitioner

• Supervisory experience is strongly preferred

• American Heart Association Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration within 6 months of hire

• Dual board certification, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

• National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners – Department of Transportation (DOT)

• Knowledge of ICD 10 and CPT billing and coding principles and procedures

• Knowledge of electronic medical records software

• Ability to demonstrate skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message

• Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization

• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved

• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills

• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

Responsibilities:

Nurse Practitioner

• Provides primary health care to patients, which includes medical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications or treatments, counseling or education regarding health maintenance and disease/injury prevention, and promotion of healthy lifestyles

• Recognizes the need for consultation and/or referral for illness/injury outside the scope of practice/expertise for an advanced nurse practitioner

• Performs safe, quality patient care within the scope of practice of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

• Acts in accordance with all relevant licensing boards, local, state and federal laws regulating nurse practitioners

• Meets or exceeds threshold goals for practice metrics

• Completes legible, accurate, and appropriate documentation of patients’ encounters in medical records in a timely manner

• Performs other duties as assigned

Clinical Affairs

• Plans and organizes day-to-day clinical operations, schedules, research and activities.

• Assesses the need for clinical staff development programs, and assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.

• Performs management responsibilities of recruitment, selection, orientation, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of clinical practice employees. Provides continuous employee assessment, development, and mentoring.

• Provides leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged clinical practice team by conducting regular team meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all employees at designated intervals and as required, completing performance appraisals, conducting new hire feedback sessions, coaching/corrective counseling, and providing recognition/commendations to achieve desired outcomes. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

• Facilitates the promotion of teamwork within and between practice sites; participates and/or leads and facilitates clinical site process improvements as needed. Establishes and maintains open communication channels with other health professionals and team members. Responds to employee, patient, and physician concerns, taking appropriate action and channeling concerns according to appropriate procedures.

• Ensures a safe and effective working environment; monitors and/or revises safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory required safety guidelines, including infection control principles. Monitors and confirms staff maintain their required credentials that demonstrate competency per accrediting agency or department guidelines as applicable.

• Uses and optimizes information systems to enhance operations.

• Integrates, modifies and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, and protocols by overseeing clinical projects, research, and interprofessional team activities.

• Monitors self and employee compliance to policies, procedures, and System HR Standards of Practice and performs associated actions upon non-compliance.

• Assists in the development of clinical practice budgets and audits expenses within approved budget parameters, ensuring that practice initiatives meet the budgeted/ revenue and/or expense.

• Serves on committees, participates in accreditation processes, assists with in-service education, and assists in the preparation of educational materials and other activities supportive of the mission of the School of Nursing’s clinical practice plan. 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.