Advanced Practice Manager - Neurosurgery

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks an experienced leader to manage advanced practice operations within the Neurosurgery service. You will oversee NPs and PAs delivering patient care at Parnassus and Marin, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on clinical work (about 15–20%). You will mentor APPs, collaborate with the APP fellowship and Nursing Excellence offices, and drive process improvements across surgical specialties.

Formación

• Master's degree in a clinical area is required.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills; liaison across staff and administration.
• Advanced knowledge of software and applications used by APPs.
• Ability to analyze data, develop reports and action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a team and manage complex workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee APP team in Neurosurgery at UCSF Health.
• Provide clinical leadership; supervise NPs and PAs.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with APP fellowship program leads and Nursing Excellence office.
• Perform 15–20% clinical work in Neurosurgery at Parnassus.
• Drive policy development and program improvements across specialties.

Conocimientos

Leadership in APPs

Policy development

Quality improvement

Mentoring

Education & outreach

Committee participation

Research/publication

Communication

Data analysis

HR knowledge

Educación

Master's degree in clinical area

Doctorate or PhD

Herramientas

EMR systems

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Description & Requirements

Manages advanced practice operations in Neurosurgery. Oversees clinical care provided by advanced practice providers (APP) and ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory agency standards.

Provides clinical leadership for a team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the Neurosurgical service line. Manages Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) responsible for patient evaluation, testing, diagnosis, plans of care, and treatment within the neurosurgical service line at Parnassus, and Marin. As a manager, receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the processes by which to attain them. 15-20% of the role will require clinical work in the Neurosurgical department at Parnassus. This role collaborates with the leads for the APP fellowship program in adult cancer services working in collaboration with the Office of Advanced Practice and the office of Nursing Excellence.

Qualifications

• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Holds a NPIII title or is a NPII or a Senior PA with progressive leadership in at least 5 of the following areas: Participates in the development, review, and revision of appropriate policies and Standardized Procedures relevant to their clinical environment; Identifies and participates in clinical/quality/process improvement projects; Precepts and mentors new APPs and/or APP students; Functions as a clinical resource to other clinicians; Participates in-service education and outreach programs; Is a member of a professional practice organization relevant to his/her area of specialty or practice; Actively participates in at least one unit based or hospital wide committee; Has presented at regional, national or international meeting on clinical topic relevant to his/her practice; Has authored, submitted an abstract, and/or published written materials such as book a chapter, educated opinion piece, or journal article.
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey complex clinical information in a clear and concise manner. Serves as liaison between APPs, nursing, ancillary staff, and administrative staff regarding policy, operational, clinical practice issues. Collaborates with senior management on operational and performance issues and the development of new plans and programs to improve and integrate APP functions and systems across specialties, departments, and throughout the medical center. Participates in department and division meetings and committees.
  • Advanced knowledge of software and specialized applications used by advanced practice providers.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data, develop reports and action plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise a team and to manage the complex workflow and competing priorities involved with providing quality care as an Advanced Practitioner.
  • Strong knowledge of human resources practices and policies. Ability to direct, organize, motivate and mentor staff.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced experience in clinical specialty supervising APPs.
  • Advanced knowledge of legislative issues affecting advanced practice providers.
  • Ability to organize operations and implement initiatives.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of state and national regulatory requirements.
  • Strong operational management skills.
  • Excellent leadership, fiscal, and operational management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management, and staff from all disciplines.
  • Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration, and consistent achievement of objectives.
• Education, Licenses, and Certifications:
  • Education:
    • Required - Master's degree in a clinical area of study
    • Preferred - Doctorate or PhD
  • Licenses:
    • Required - Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California
    • Registered Nurse (RN) license for Nurse Practitioners Preferred - None specified
  • Certifications:
    • Required - National board certification in the applicable profession, if engaged in clinical practice (ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC, AGNP-C, ANP-C, FNP-C, or FNP-BC)
    • BRN furnishing license and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license, if engaged in clinical practice
    • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred - LEAN certification
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Champion certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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