APP Urology

About the role

The APP is an advanced practice nurse who provides expert care and evidence-based nursing interventions for patients of the NCH Medical Group. They work under the supervision of a supervising NCH Medical Group physician.

Responsibilities

• Develop an active communication strategy with administrative and clinical staff to keep them informed about work requirements.
• Define, focus, and resolve problems in collaboration with the supervising physician and other clinical and administrative staff.
• Participate in the development of the practice’s strategic plan, including long and short-term goals and objectives.
• Follow the performance evaluation program created by the Quality of Care Committee.
• Facilitate the recruitment of high-quality APPs and other professional personnel for the NCH Medical Group.
• Deliver medical care in a manner consistent with managed care and insurance contract terms.
• Assist the NCH Medical Group administrative team in preparing for and responding to litigation.
• Provide leadership for all NCH Medical Group’s patient care activities.
• Ensure the integrity and quality of clinical programs are protected, fostered, and improved.
• Support high quality and efficient clinical operations within NCH Medical Group.
• Participate in the supervision of medical support staff and design, develop, and implement clinical programs.
• Ensure appropriateness, quality, and integration of medical services and clinical procedures.
• Ensure effective, sufficient, and efficient clinical staffing.
• Participate in committee or work group activities as requested.
• Represent NCH Medical Group in the community through various activities.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan for the NCH Medical Group.
• Enhance administrative and medical staff awareness, knowledge, and skill in a managed care environment.
• Participate in managed care negotiations and respond to appeals and denials.
• Maintain professional licensing requirements and complete continuing education.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited school of nursing.
• Completed advanced practice or nurse practitioner program.
• Minimum of experience in clinical settings with outstanding teaching skills and ability to facilitate organizational change.
• Board Certification in area of specialty or board eligibility with commitment to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in the State of Florida.
• BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.
• Completes all NCH yearly competencies within the allotted timeframe.
• Maintains professional licensing requirements.
• Completes all continuing education requirements needed to practice as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.