Nemours Children's Health · 1 day ago
Director, Advanced Practice Providers
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNemours Children's Health is seeking a Director of Advanced Practice Provider (APPs). The Director is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, operational excellence, and professional development of the APP workforce at Nemours, leading a team of APP Managers and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and clinical excellence.
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Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and oversight for Advanced Practice Providers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and
Responsible for valuating performance of APPs in collaboration with medical staff leadership
Evaluates and enhances structures and processes for advanced practice including recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, academic partnerships, continuing education, quality improvement, APP clinical advancement model, and research
Champions the mission, vision, and values of the organization, serving as a role model for professional standards and behavior
Promotes the engagement of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in organizational initiatives, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous professional development
Acts as a key liaison between APPs, nursing leadership, and medical staff to ensure cohesive, collaborative care delivery
Cultivates partnerships with academic institutions and professional organizations to advance the role and visibility of APPs
Leads and facilitates governance structures such as APP Councils and leadership meetings to support communication, development, and shared decision-making
Supports the dissemination and implementation of clinical guidelines and educational initiatives across APP teams
Collaborates with physician leaders in the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of APPs, ensuring a high-performing workforce
Assists in the APP credentialing process and represents APP interests in medical staff credentialing committees at Nemours and our partner institutions
Maintains clinical practice to support licensure requirements and model evidence-based, collaborative care
Demonstrates clinical expertise across the lifespan, with a focus on pediatric populations
Engages in ongoing professional development to remain current with clinical and leadership best practices
Fosters a culture of inquiry and innovation, supporting evidence-based practice and research initiatives
Demonstrates fiscal stewardship through budget development and resource management in collaboration with senior nursing leadership
Leads quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency
Directs special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior nursing leadership
Manages hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes in accordance with organizational policies
Performs additional duties as required to support the advancement of APP practice and organizational goals
The Director is expected to establish annual performance objectives in collaboration with the CMO/CNO to guide and enhance work efforts
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor or Nemours as needed
Qualification
Required
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire or Florida Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire
BLS required upon hire from the American Heart Association
Federal DEA registration either active or required upon hire
Previous leadership experience required
Minimum of ten years of Advanced Practice Provider experience is required
Preferred
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP) if an Advanced Practice Nurse
Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
Mortgage assistance
Relocation packages
403B with employer match
457 retirement savings plans
Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
Nemours Children's Health
Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2021-09-21Grant· $10.5M
Leadership Team
Mark Mumford
EVP, Chief Operating Officer, Nemours Children's Health
Kevin Haynes
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