JPS Health Network · 1 month ago
Director, Department of Surgery Advanced Practice
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expJPS Health Network is a county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center that has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. The Director, Department of Surgery Advanced Practice is responsible for the vision, strategy, direction, and performance of various domains, overseeing advanced practice providers and ensuring alignment with institutional goals and performance targets.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between practicing APP staff and supervising physician
Serve as a liaison between APP staff and Medical Staff Office for credentialing and privileging
Collaborate with the Acclaim Senior Director of Advanced Practice
Partner with department administrator and physician executive for alignment with departmental goals
Management of all Department of Surgery advanced practitioners including but not limited to:
Ensuring all licensure and certifications are active
Appropriate credentialing for scope of practice for all APPs
Conflict resolution
Serve as the APP representative in Department of Surgery Peer Review and operational meetings
Develop, implement and sustain process and quality improvement programs within the Department of Surgery
Participate in research and publication activities
Develop or promote continuing education opportunities to maintain staff education and competencies
Participate in regular staff rounding
Participate and complete yearly evaluation for all APP staff
Responsible for management of Advanced Practitioners regarding their individual performance and overall Advanced Practice program. Selects, trains, motivates, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to both internal and external customers
Has oversight of department protocol and use of these protocols by employees for patient treatment
Works in close partnership with leaders for the cohesive oversight of the processes and staff involved ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements
Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flow for the Department of Surgery and suggests or implements appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of JPS, Acclaim and the Department of Surgery
Works closely with the Department Administrator to develop and monitor the annual budget in the areas of salaries, materials and supplies, educational and paid time off to ensure that the department has the necessary funds to carry out
Assists in developing, implementing, monitoring annual goals and objectives for the Department of Surgery that support the missions and objectives of JPS and Acclaim
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of JPS and Acclaim
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in science discipline or healthcare related field
Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent master's level education as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant
2 years as an APP actively practicing with program management
Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners or equivalent from licensing board in the State of Texas Or Active PA License and Active PA board certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred
Previous experience in related field of specialty
Management and project implementation/management
Company
JPS Health Network
The Tarrant County Hospital District, known as JPS Health Network, is a nationally recognized system anchored by John Peter Smith Hospital, a 582-bed facility in Fort Worth.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stanley C. Adams, MBA
Interim CFO
Colin Werenka
Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer
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