Nurse Practitioner Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program Manager - Scottsdale, AZ 

HonorHealth is actively recruiting an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work closely with the Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Surgery Teams to develop fundamental program components to meet accreditation and support a successful launch of the VAD program. 

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Clinical Program Manager (APCPM) is responsible for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) practice model in the assigned specialty clinics and affiliated clinical pathways and programs. This includes, but is not limited to, the oversight of the clinical nursing/provider outpatient practices and care rendered in inpatient hospitals. The APCPM collaborates with multiple professionals to support and coordinate the provision/management of patient care. This role will also work with the specialty Pillar Chief to develop and execute clinical and programmatic goals aligned with the overall specialty practice and the cardiovascular service line (CVSL) strategic objectives and initiatives.

The APCPM is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective care, based on competency and evidence-based clinical practice and research. The APCPM will work closely with physicians and administrative practice leaders to provide applicable clinical expertise, clinical leadership, and programmatic development for assigned cardiovascular specialty practice services within the HonorHealth Medical Group. The APCPM will work collaboratively with CVSL physicians and administrative leaders to bridge or align practice-based or new programs and services with the service line's hospital-based programs and services.

This role works collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in their assigned practice. This position emphasizes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Clinical and programmatic oversight of affiliated specialty Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and clinical support staff in collaboration with organizational leaders will enable a standardized and skilled approach to building evidence-based programs. In addition to providing both direct patient care and supervision of the APPs, the APCPM will manage appropriate coverage, evaluations, education, and training. The APCPM will assist in assessing affiliated staffing needs, and participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention within the practice.

The APCPM adheres to and functions within the scope of practice defined by the Arizona Board of Nursing and the organization. Adherence to evidence-based advanced nursing practices and utilizes a Shared Governance model for decision-making. The practice focuses on performance standards that act in accordance with the organization's initiatives.

This individual possesses an ability to work with all levels of staff within a multidisciplinary group, with a significant level of administrative and clinical autonomy, the APCPM is highly motivated and able to work independently. Serving as a clinician, supervisor, and program leader, functions as a mentor, educator, and researcher. As a national and regional influencer, makes professional contributions in their field of expertise including organization memberships, participation in committees and councils, completing publications, doing presentations, and conducting research.

Essential functions of the position 

• Clinical Care
• Evidence-Based Program/Services Development
• Education and Oversite
• Marketing, Program Growth and Professional Contribution

HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio designed to help you and your family live your best lives.  Join us and lets go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together.

HonorHealth is a non-profit, local community healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers, a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, and community services with approximately 13,100 team members, 3,500 affiliated providers and nearly 700 volunteers.

If you want to be part of a locally established organization that values your voice, responds to your needs, and will support and encourage your growth as a Nurse Practitioner and as a person, HonorHealth is a choice you should explore. 

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona consistently ranks as one of the top places to live and raise a family. The city offers vast culinary, cultural, and shopping experiences.  It is a dream for the sports enthusiast to partake in their own activity and enjoy all four Professional Sports and National Playoff Title Games.  The beauty of the mountains bordered with parks, lakes, expansive hiking, biking, golf courses, pedestrian, and equestrian trails makes Phoenix unique.  As the fifth largest metro area, traffic is minimal.  It is easy access to coastal California beaches and a short drive to cooler higher-elevation ski mountains, all of which makes Arizona the best place to live!

Come explore why so many have chosen to call Arizona Home.

To learn more about this fantastic opportunity, contact Alissa Gauvin, HonorHealth Physician Recruitment Partner.

Please submit your CV for consideration.