Supervisor APP - Gastroenterology (General)

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Support the APP manager with APP team supervisory and administrative needs such as staff and fellow education, scheduling, credentialing, orientation, tracking licensure/CME’s, etc. Front line representative and will focus on the day-to-day flow of the inpatient operations and keep the manager informed of inpatient workflows, challenges. Will identify opportunities for improvement and increase productivity. Assist in recruitment/training/onboarding/continuing education. Supervision of multiple APPs.

Job Description

Coordinates day to day clinical practice within the Advanced Practice Provider team.

• Monitors advance practice practitioner performance, situations, and indicators to identify problems and opportunities to improve the level of patient care provided.
• Attends a variety of clinical team meetings to ensure that the plan of care and communication is accomplished accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Reports to Advanced Practice Provider manager and functions as a resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants nurses, and administrative team. Works to resolve immediate clinical operational concerns/errors.
• Responsible for coordinating monthly schedules and advanced practice practitioner team assignments in collaboration with the management team. 

Builds an effective work unit through evaluating staff and providing input to APP Manager.

• Collaboration with leadership to support department.
• Participates in the credentialing, orientation, education, training, and competency development of new team members in collaboration with the physician and management led teams.
• Identifies and recommends staffing levels necessary to effectively manage the work of the program.
• In collaboration with management team, develops, updates, and maintains advance practice provider educational materials, policy, and procedures. 
• Assists with annual evaluations of team members that work directly with lead and assists with evaluations and annual salary planning of team members with direct assistance from advanced practice manager.

Supports performance improvement and quality initiatives within the department.

• Attends departmental quality committees and shares information with team members to ensure high quality care standards are achieved.
• Sets the advanced practice provider priorities in alignment with those of both the university and hospital. 
• Networks and build relationships with national, state, and local provider organizations and universities.
• Acts as liaison with institutional marketing departments to assist with continued education in local markets to support referral patterns. 

Manages the care of patients.

• Demonstrates the ability to review complex history and medical records of patients to formulate a summary to the attending physician.
• Communicates recommended treatment plans and pertinent history to initiate plan of care across the continuum.
• Stays current with new regulatory policies and procedures according to program standards.
• Seeks and maintains competency for other technical skills and procedures according to the direction of the collaborative arrangement and departmental objectives. 
• Serves as a health care resource to the inpatient and outpatient nursing service by being available for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and implementation of treatment plans. 
• Initiates and coordinates Advanced Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant research efforts. 

Promotes continuous learning and Advanced Practice Provider Development.

• Provides continued education/ updates about practice changes as handed down by governing bodies.
• Builds a system approach to ensure that employees are properly supported in their development, and in continued education/ regulatory requirements. Supports professional practice guidelines of certifying body, State Board credentialing requirements, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU School of Medicine, and other certifying bodies.  
• Recognizes and rewards significant work results of the team.
• Allows employees to influence change and to set goals.

Works to establish a shared vision, champions innovation, and supports change.

• Shows a clear vision for the future of the department and inspires others toward future direction.
• Conveys a sense of purpose and mission that captures the imagination of others.
• Articulates clearly desired outcomes/expectations of new projects, change and assignments so that all team members understand.

Supports teamwork.

• Respects differences in people.
• Adapts style and approach to match the needs of different groups and individuals.
• Actively participates in the institution’s cultural diversity efforts.
• Cooperates and contributes as a clinical team member to achieve departmental goals. 

Working Conditions:

Job Location

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting or standing at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

M.S. - Master Of Science

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Clinical (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Clinical Evaluations, Clinical Knowledge, Clinical Procedures, Clinical Research, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Epic EHR, Nursing Fundamentals, Patient Care, Patient Care Plans, Patient Evaluations, Personal Development Planning, Policy Compliance, Quality Improvement, Supervision, Time Management, Training and Development

Grade

S33

Salary Range

$109,800.00 - $197,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.