Pa/Arnp Supervisor - Obgyn

The University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in our Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility division. This individual would serve as the supervisor, mentor and primary resource for Advanced Practice Providers in the department. This position is responsible for supervisory and administrative practices, human resources functions, clinical evaluation, role optimization, advocacy and education related to Advanced Practice Provider practice and professional development. This is a fulltime position (1.0 FTE) with 0.20 FTE protected time for supervision and lead responsibilities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Director of Advanced Practice, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Leadership, Physicians, and APP's to assist in advocacy and implementation of advanced practice models of care in the department.
• Works with Director of Advanced Practice and Department to develop and assure adherence of APP-specific guidelines for practice as necessary.
• Assures and monitors adherence to APP minimum clinic/unit standards.
• Is responsible for needs assessment and monitoring of department APP employee engagement in their professional practice and involvement within the department. This includes regular attendance at department meetings, leading quarterly APP meetings, yearly-site specific meetings with APPs and activities related to improving engagement, professional work-life balance and work-satisfaction.
• Participate in clinically relevant activities and attend UIHC APP council meetings and other conferences to enhance clinical and professional expertise.
• Manages human resource issues in a responsible, respectful, confidential and fiscally responsible manner including recruitment, on-boarding, orientation, direction, supervision, performance evaluation, annual merit and disciplinary action.
• Works with leadership, physicians, clinic/unit managers and staff to educate, promote, utilize and optimize the APP at the highest level of practice.
• Collaborates with Director of Advanced Practice to identify, assure and monitor performance metrics for APPs including productivity, patient satisfaction, quality and APP-specific outcomes.
• Participates collaboratively as part of the department leadership team in addressing significant issues and barriers that affect clinical practice and safety, quality and professionalism for APPs.
• Assures and monitors adherence of department APPs to regulatory processes and practice evaluation including credentialing and privileging, internal standards, clinical protocols, compliance training and external professional standards.
• Is responsible for coordination, implementation and assurance of department - specific orientation, competency assessment and mentoring for new APP employees. This will occur in partnership with collaborating/supervising physician within the Division.
• Promotes the growth of APP staff in areas of leadership, clinical excellence, patient centered care, education, research and organizational involvement to meet the identified goals and needs of the employee and organization.
• Assures accuracy and approval of time and attendance records for department APP’s.

Education Required

Physician Assistant

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• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and certification by the NCCPA.

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) –

• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Nursing, which includes graduation from an accredited nursing educational program and certification by an accepted accrediting agency.
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Board certified and licensed as an ARNP in state of Iowa.

REQUIRED Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Three or more years’ experience as an APP in the area of clinical practice.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Professional demeanor

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new programs.
• Experience with patient and staff education.
• Participation in professional APP organizations.
• Considerable (3-5 years) experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Management, supervisory, mentoring or other evidence of professional development experience.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume and mark them as a relevant file to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions please contact Cassie Burrill at [email protected].

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Classification Title: PA/ARNP/NNP Supervisor
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Cassie Burrill
• Contact Email: [email protected]