National Advanced Practice Director

Details

  • Location: Remote with travel
  • Department: Ascension Medical Group
  • Schedule: Day shift | Part-time
  • Salary: $95,124.00 - $134,292.50 (per year)
  • Eligible for annual bonus incentive
Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities
  • Direct the implementation of clinical policies and strategies to optimize APP services across all practice models.
  • Partner with Nursing leadership to develop and evaluate the organization's mission and strategic plans for inpatient and outpatient care.
  • Establish and maintain a consistent APP leadership structure for organizational oversight and support.
  • Drive continuous improvement through methodical clinical program evaluation and the integration of new knowledge.
  • Oversee standardized guidelines to ensure safe, cost-effective care that meets all regulatory and APP scope of practice requirements.
  • Recommend guidelines for resource allocation to support APP education and professional development.
  • Collaborate with medical leadership to establish guidelines for APP performance evaluations, competency assessments, and improvement planning to ensure consistent expectations.
Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • One or more of the following required:
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Nurse Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.
    • Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
  • Education appropriate for licensure held: Master's degree of Nursing or graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program.
WOrk Experience:
  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred
Additional Preferences

In addition to serving as the National APP Director, the hired incumbent will also work Clinically for a cumulative 1.0 FTE.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

  • Direct the implementation of clinical policies and strategies to optimize APP services across all practice models.
  • Partner with Nursing leadership to develop and evaluate the organization's mission and strategic plans for inpatient and outpatient care.
  • Establish and maintain a consistent APP leadership structure for organizational oversight and support.
  • Drive continuous improvement through methodical clinical program evaluation and the integration of new knowledge.
  • Oversee standardized guidelines to ensure safe, cost-effective care that meets all regulatory and APP scope of practice requirements.
  • Recommend guidelines for resource allocation to support APP education and professional development.
  • Collaborate with medical leadership to establish guidelines for APP performance evaluations, competency assessments, and improvement planning to ensure consistent expectations.
Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • One or more of the following required:
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Nurse Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.
    • Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
  • Education appropriate for licensure held: Master's degree of Nursing or graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program.
WOrk Experience:
  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred
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