Advanced Care Practitioner Manager

Summary

Job Category:
Health Care
Job Title:
Advanced Care Practitioner Manager
Job Category Definition:
This specialty includes the delivery of health care treatment and the development and management of health care-related programs. Functions include performing a variety of complex procedures, assessments, specialized exams, and client education; developing and managing programs in the health care or clinical research setting; and providing patient or research subject care and support in departmental activities and operations.
Job Title Definition:
The Advanced Care Practitioner Manager directs health care organizations that deliver clinical care and may provide direct patient care; includes hiring and supervising staff; developing and managing budgets; developing, conducting and analyzing quality improvement initiatives; planning, delivering and evaluating educational programming; developing, conducting and analyzing needs assessments and research projects; managing and analyzing data; preparing grant proposals; developing and implementing policies and procedures; developing, implementing and evaluating unit strategic plan; includes serving as a resource for internal and external customers, providing sound interpretation and application of professional standards of practice and overall adherence to policies, procedures and protocols. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:
Licensed Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania
Compliance with OSHA regulations, Standard Precautions for bloodborne pathogens and specific standards of practice within the appropriate discipline

Levels

Level 1  

There is currently no Level 1.

Level 2  

There is currently no Level 2.

Level 3  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HCHC9303 L Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing difficult unit assignments; demonstrate awareness of emerging trends, and changes in employment regulations, policies and procedures to proactively address issues; review completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach; delegate more advanced tasks to others; facilitate optimal group dynamics and evaluate employee performance on difficult work assignments and recommend appropriate developmental opportunities; develop and implement practices that promote a culture of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness and that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse groups of employees; use diplomacy and advanced communication skills in unstructured settings; modify, adapt, or refine guidelines, if necessary, to resolve issues or problems; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on unit operations.

Typical Education & Experience

6+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Licensed Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania

Typical Work Duties
  • May perform patient care activities described in Advanced Care Practitioner Job Profile
  • Maintain external research relationships to identify and develop new funding sources
  • Provide advice and consultation to supervisors and managers
  • May provide supervision to professional and support staff
  • May participate in budget development
  • Assist with development of internal policies and operational procedures
  • Resolve complex and unusual issues
  • Provide analysis and make recommendations
  • Lead University-wide and/or University Health Services project teams
  • May prepare proposals
  • Provide advice and guidance to professional and support staff
  • Provide recommendations in the development of programs, policies and procedures
  • Develop relationships with customers, designated vendors and trade or industry organizations
  • Work with peers across the University to discuss common issues
  • May speak on behalf of the department as prescribed by the director or executive
  • Act as leader or mentor in continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Participate in development of strategic plan
  • Provide budget information and assist in forecasting requirements
  • Participate in budget preparation
  • Exercise established expenditure authorization
  • Provide information or make recommendations on expenditures
  • May recommend and/or write requests for proposals
  • May be asked to review vendor responses, make recommendations and participate in selection process
  • Recommend changes in operational procedures
  • Assist senior management in overseeing adherence to University policies
  • May be charged with developing plans for achieving tactical or strategic goals
  • Ensure continuous quality initiatives are appropriately implemented
  • Plan and carry out somewhat difficult assignments and recommend new methods, approaches and procedures
  • Provide advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of issues
  • Evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivery of services
  • Evaluate proposals for the acquisition of products and services
  • Provide technical leadership on group projects
  • Support diversity through hiring and retention activities

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HCHC9304 M Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced skills in budget management, business development, communications, and leadership and execution of objectives critical to unit's success; provide detailed plans for changes to specific policies and procedures that may result from trends and changes in overall direction of functional and/or organizational responsibilities; monitor completed work of others to ensure soundness of approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements, the feasibility of recommendations and adherences to requirements; evaluate and enhance practices that promote a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate diplomacy in persuading and influencing a variety of people to achieve results; resolve complex, controversial or unprecedented issues and problems, and demonstrate sound judgment by considering values, risks, impact and implications of actions throughout organization; set clear expectations and hold management team accountable for effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating their respective staffs; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on University operations.

Typical Education & Experience

8+ years related experience

Master’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Licensed Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania

Typical Work Duties
  • May perform patient care activities described in Advanced Care Practitioner Job Profile
  • May identify grants/project work and write proposals
  • Provide advice and consultation to supervisors and managers
  • Provide supervision to professional and support staff
  • Provide leadership in development and achievement of objectives
  • Provide support in planning, organizing, directing and controlling of operations
  • Exercise authority for policy, procedures and operational decisions
  • Utilize high level advanced skill in communication regarding moderately complex situations
  • May speak on behalf of the unit as prescribed by the director or executive
  • Work with peers external to the University to discuss common issues
  • Assign responsibility to achieve operational and University goals and to meet strategic objectives
  • Participate in budget development
  • Review requests for expenditures within established budget
  • Develop and/or ensure implementation of internal policies and operational procedures
  • Participate in development of strategic plan
  • Develop or oversee development of strategies for achieving tactical or strategic goals
  • Act as leader or mentor in continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Provide advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of moderately complex issues
  • Design, develop and manage systems that meet current and future business needs
  • Prepare and present briefing to senior management on moderately complex or significant issues
  • Support diversity through hiring and retention activities

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5  

There is currently no Level 5.