Project Manager, Nurse Practitioner

National University•San Diego, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Community Affairs in Health, the Project Manager, Nurse Practitioner (PMNP) supports day-to-day operations for grant-funded initiatives at the Gloria J. McNeal Nurse Managed Clinic, which are designed to improve care quality and access to behavioral and primary care services. The PMNP oversees clinic operations across multiple locations in Los Angeles and San Diego, including clinic workflows, continuity of care, the Practice Fusion electronic health record system, and remote monitoring of patient biometric data. The role also provides administrative and clinical support to advanced practice nurses, Master of Social Work students, and community health administrative staff. The PMNP collaborates with National University’s JFK School of Psychology and Social Services faculty and staff, nurse faculty, and preceptors to support high-quality training and care delivery in simulated and live settings. In the grant role, the PMNP directs grant activities with internal and external partners, supports outcome reporting systems, communicates with federal grant staff and stakeholders, assists with the budget, and supports the Principal Investigator and grant objectives across the institution. The position also includes scholarly and community engagement responsibilities, such as co-authoring publications and reports on clinic outcomes, collecting data for the federal Uniform Data System, and building relationships with community leaders, social service agencies, and community-based organizations to expand clinic services to new community locations. The PMNP directly supervises Nurse Practitioners and community health administration staff and is based in a hybrid work arrangement serving San Diego and Los Angeles, with travel of up to 75%.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing required.
Current and unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification and Registered Nurse licensure required.
Active California furnishing number, National Provider Identifier, and DEA registration number required.
Current national and state board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved organization, such as ANCC, AANP, or NCC, must be maintained.
At least 5 years of experience in healthcare management and leadership required.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively on a diverse team and contribute to shared goals.
Personal accountability, integrity, honesty, and respect in professional interactions.
Ability to build effective relationships with peers, partners, and stakeholders and influence outcomes toward organizational objectives.
Ability to set goals aligned with organizational mission and strategic priorities.
Ability to communicate professionally with individuals across diverse communities and foster cooperation in multicultural teams and fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy; ability to resolve challenges proactively and creatively.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, including the ability to manage shifting priorities in dynamic settings.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and SharePoint.
Skill with Adobe, Practice Fusion, and PeopleSoft or student information systems such as SOAR.
Proficiency in data entry and completing online reporting forms for local, state, federal, and private grants.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% to support consistency across clinic locations and attend related events.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in healthcare or a related field preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in higher education student success programming, grants management, or related work with Hispanic adult learners preferred.
Experience coordinating or managing federal grant programs preferred.
Background working in or with communities of color or other underserved populations preferred.
Prior experience serving in a nurse faculty position preferred.
Knowledge of office policies, procedures, and systems in a higher education or healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure grant-funded activities are completed in accordance with Health Resources and Services Administration guidelines.
Assist with timely quarterly and final grant reports and maintain ongoing outcomes assessment for grant-funded initiatives.
Directly supervise Nurse Practitioners and community health administration staff, including participating in hiring recommendations, assigning and delegating work, providing direction, and coordinating corrective action with Human Resources when needed.
Manage vendor contracts, payments, and implementation of contracted services.
Oversee the coordination and execution of grant project activities and support grant objectives, budget activities, and the Principal Investigator.
Collaborate with the project evaluator on quarterly data collection and reporting processes for annual reports.
Manage daily clinic operations to support efficient, effective, and patient-centered service delivery across clinic locations.
Respond to clinic needs, patient concerns, real-time troubleshooting, and clinic-flow issues.
Optimize clinic hours, scheduling, and appointment systems; collaborate with advanced practice nurses to manage schedules and create provider calendars in Practice Fusion.
Promote culturally competent clinical operations and quality care delivery.
Develop, implement, and enforce clinic policies, procedures, operational systems, and workflow improvements.
Support billing and credentialing processes to maintain compliance with insurance and professional standards.
Keep clinical evaluation tools current and ensure annual evaluations, including patient experience surveys and screening tools related to social determinants of health.
Monitor adherence to licensing and scope-of-practice requirements for clinical staff.
Implement systems and processes aligned with revenue goals, productivity benchmarks, and clinic efficiency targets.
Communicate with clinic staff, providers, patients, and external stakeholders.
Participate in community outreach and represent the clinic at health fairs and public events.
Stay current with healthcare trends and best practices through professional reading and relevant conferences as funding permits.
Co-author publications and reports related to clinic outcomes and collect data for the federal Uniform Data System.
Build relationships with community leaders, social service agencies, and community-based organizations to expand clinic services to new community locations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Principal Investigator, or project leadership.
Travel to clinic locations and related events, including annual grant team meetings, commencement ceremonies, and conferences, as needed.