Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Responsible for collaboration and contribution to the strategic vision for assigned area in collaboration with OAP, Physician teams and operations/business leaders.

• Supports key strategic initiatives and goals of the Office for Advanced Practice.

• Supports OAP and system wide projects that are aimed at advancing PA and APRN practice, education, and research initiatives.

• Serves as a resource for APP related questions/issues for health system partners.

• Participates in interprofessional partnerships to best support high quality care for the patients and their families at OU Health.

• Facilitates hiring & orientation of new APPs (in collaboration with business and medical leaders, and any applicable unit APP leadership).

• Oversees Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).

• Performance evaluations in collaboration with Physician team.

• Time, attendance, and schedule oversite in collaboration with practice team.

• CME benefit tracking.

• Monitoring APP clinical work expectations in partnership with OUH Leadership.

• Supports OU Health mission and vision with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Remains current on national and regional trends and changes within the APP role, the organization and health care delivery system.

• Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that align with OU Health mission and values, including the commitment to life-long learning, team collaborative spirit, and professional conduct.

• Clinical department reporting for practice responsibilities.

• Maintains patient care practice. Effort to be determined.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• APRN: Master’s degree in one of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse areas (CNS, CRNA, CNP, or CNM).  Relative Doctoral degree preferred.

• Physician Assistant: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies. Relative Doctoral degree preferred.

Experience: 3 years or more in clinical practice with progressive leadership experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s):

• APRN: APRN and RN licensure from Oklahoma Board of Nursing and board certification required.

• Physician Assistant: Current full licensure from Oklahoma Board of Medicine and board certification required.  

• Both: Leadership certification required within 2 years if not obtained upon hire.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to provide leadership in a complex environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in building strong working relationships with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.

• Evidence of successful collaborations with APPs and Physician colleagues.

• Demonstrated ability to be engaging and persuasive with strong teamwork skills, politically astute, diplomatic, and able to manage by influence.

• Flexible and capable of responding to multiple demands in a time-sensitive manner.

• Ability to exercise thoughtful judgment in all matters related to APPs.

• Sufficient with MS Office applications.

• Must understand basic concepts related to billing and revenue.

• Excellent working knowledge of the APRN/PA scope of practice.