Advanced Practice Provider Program Manager and Safety Transfusion Officer

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
This is a split position devoting time between being a Transfusion Safety Officer as well as overseeing the blood management program. The provider will work under general supervision to coordinate and align departmental Advanced Practice Provider processes and quality improvement efforts with established Health System goals and initiatives. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic patient management in accordance with current scope of practice, licensure, and privileges.

As the Transfusion Safety Officer, the role involves overseeing and optimizing the use of blood and blood products to improve patient outcomes, reduce blood transfusion-related risks, and enhance overall patient care. The Transfusion Safety Officer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop and implement evidence-based protocols, and provide education and training to healthcare staff.

This position requires a thorough understanding of and adherence to regulatory standards.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

Education
Master's Degree and
Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. or
Master's Degree Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant Program.

Licenses and Certifications
(ANP) ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire and
Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire or
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification Upon Hire and
Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Upon Hire

Experience
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5 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care facility

JOB DUTIES

Manages utilization of various resources to maintain maximum efficiency and meet performance objectives.

Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Define program scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders; develop full-scale program plans and associated communications documents; communicate effectively program expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

Set and continually manage program expectations with team members and other stakeholders; delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel; identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the program team.

Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the program team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas; proactively manage changes in program scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.

In the clinical setting, will provide diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients within their scope of practice, licensure and privileges.
Accurately and efficiently collects historical and physical data, synthesizes information to diagnose, develop plan of care and amend care accordingly.

Maintains complete and accurate records of contacts with patients whether in Collaborate with the PBM Medical Director and Clinical Laboratory Administrator to oversee the day-to-day clinical and administrative activities of the UTSW PBM program

Evaluate patients with anemia before surgery, determine the cause(s) of anemia, prescribe appropriate treatments, make necessary referrals for additional diagnostic evaluations, and perform follow-up evaluations for treatment responses

Primarily handle clinical responsibilities in the outpatient environment, with occasional inpatient consultations for hospitalized patients

Develop and improve novel clinical programs through close communication with stakeholders across various clinical practices

Work collaboratively with internal and external multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, blood suppliers, and transfusion services staff, to ensure efficient management of blood transfusion programs, producing quality patient outcomes while reducing overall costs

Participate in assessments, training sessions, implementation, educational activities, and the collection and dissemination of meaningful data; support performance improvement activities; and act as a regulatory and accreditation resource for hospital staff

Serve as a content expert for perioperative optimization, including evaluating and treating anemia and the health of patients cared for at UTSW.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!