Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Supports and advises on the operations and strategic planning of staff management, customer/patient services, and financial management for assigned units of operation. Supports the goals and mission of the assigned units. Acts as a catalyst between departments, faculty, physicians, and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service.

Qualifications

Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or as a Physician Assistant in the State of Utah, plus four years of progressively responsible management experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department. Utah State Prescriptive privileges may be preferred.

UHPPM I-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.

Care is appropriate to the population served.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Supports the work of the department APC Director(s).
2. Provides management and supervision of APC leads within the department divisions.
3. Manages and promotes process improvements throughout department to maximize utilization of APCs. 
4. Manages and standardizes APC workload and expectations.
5. Responsible for working with department leadership to improve processes of care, quality, and patient satisfaction across subspecialities. 
6. Oversees department staff management including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and retention of staff.
7. Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization.

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.