Primary Care Site Director - Experienced Nurse Practitioner

The Family Practice & Counseling Services Network•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Upholds the mission of the organization by assuring the delivery of primary care that is evidenced-based, satisfying to patients, and cost-effective; promotes a fiscally sound organization.

Requirements

5 years as a Nurse Practitioner / Demonstration of Clinical
Master’s degree. Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
Current RN and APN licenses from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Current nationally recognized advanced practice certification or in progress.
Physical and emotional ability to perform the duties and
Proficiency in basic computer skills.
Leadership and Management Skills.

Responsibilities

Assurance that clinical setting is functional and equipped for daily patient care.
Work with clinical staff (including Front Desk, Medical Assistants, and Nursing, Nurse Practitioners) to maintain or exceed expected weekly / monthly productivity.  Assure monthly stats are done.
Ongoing monitoring and adjustment of processes responsible for smooth and effective patient flow.
Oversee Medical Assistant functions including ordering medical supplies, vaccines, inventory, clinical office needs, and daily patient flow.
Work with the Administrative Director and Director of Primary Care Services to cover unexpected clinical absences.  Assist with coverage issues as needed.  Direct responsibility for daily NP coverage.
Oversee on-site Nursing and Nurse Practitioner practice (e.g. Sharing new clinical policies / procedures, chart reviews as needed for audits, patient care issues).
Facilitate and assist in running clinical staff meetings with a focus on primary care team issues and functioning.
Encourage and promote teamwork. Nurture individual team members’ strengths and abilities.
Work with Medical Assistants and nursing staff daily to problem solve clinical issues.
Report staff deficiencies to Director of Primary Care Services and Administrative Director.  Routine supervision meetings, at least twice a month, with both Directors to facilitate smooth communication and promote excellence in patient care services offered on-site.
Resource and liaison for other members of healthcare team…. Behavioral Health, Outreach, etc.
Collaborate with Director of Primary Care Services and Administrative Director regarding clinical supervision of clinical staff.  Ability to request meetings with both Directors and clinical staff as needed to address deficiencies/complaints or clinical concerns.
Report clinical deficiencies to Director of Primary Care Services.
Input into disciplinary action regarding clinical staff.  Initiate process when indicated.  Consistent and timely documentation and communication of problems regarding primary care staff.
Sign time sheets for nursing and NP staff.
Assist with MA, front desk performance reviews in collaboration with Administrative Director.
Perform annual performance review of RN in collaboration with Director of Primary Care Services.
Major role in interviewing and hiring of primary care clinical staff in collaboration with Director of Primary Care and Administrative Director.
Network with other Clinical Site Coordinators; meet as needed to ensure uniformity of clinical policies and procedures between sites.
Attend meetings / conferences regarding clinical management or other topics that help promote clinical practice.
Participate in continuing education activities that will enhance management and administrative knowledge and skills and contribute to professional growth and leadership abilities.
Assist in implementing on-site CQI measures / testing / oversight.  Perform 10 chart audits per month and submit report to CQI committee.