Supervisor, Nurse Practitioner

Molina Healthcare•Long Beach, WA

About The Position

The Supervisor, Nurse Practitioner leads and supervises a team of nurse practitioners delivering primary, urgent, and preventive care in non-clinical community settings, including homes, nursing facilities, shelters, and pop-up clinics. The role contributes to the strategy for providing high-quality, cost-effective member care and supports practitioners through training, mentoring, and direct engagement in patient care. The supervisor also provides direct medical care across patient populations, coordinates clinical operations and on-call coverage, supports clinical projects and community initiatives, and manages the team's performance. The position involves regular travel throughout assigned regions, driving up to 120 miles per day, and carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Active and unrestricted national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job-related travel.
Advanced computer skills.
Strong customer service and member-centric focus.
Responsiveness in all forms of communication and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to change.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in varied settings and adjust approach, including working with diverse populations, personalities, and personal situations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
Ability to collaborate across a highly matrixed organization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, applicable software programs, and electronic medical records (EMR).

Nice To Haves

Management or leadership experience.
Home visit or home health experience.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Oversee nurse practitioners providing evidence-based, high-quality care through in-person and telehealth visits.
Train and mentor practitioners in real time by regularly rounding and engaging directly in patient care.
Educate practitioners on clinical guidelines, coding, quality measures, and documentation excellence.
Ensure patient-focused, culturally sensitive care and access to care for all members.
Optimize clinical performance and achieve clinical and department goals, including clinical outcomes, documentation excellence, and cost-effective care.
Perform and coordinate alternating on-call coverage to triage urgent lab results or clinical needs and develop plans of care.
Participate in implementing new clinical projects.
Provide direct medical care to adult, geriatric, pediatric, and women's health populations using evidence-based guidelines.
Diagnose conditions and develop patient-focused plans of care and treatment.
Order or perform diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing, prescribe medication and durable medical equipment, and place referrals as clinically appropriate.
Document accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records, support continuity of care, and comply with HIPAA.
Address chronic and acute primary care complaints, determine medical urgency, and take appropriate evidence-based action.
Seek specialty consultation when needed.
Participate in community initiatives, such as pop-up clinics and shelters, to build relationships and address health care gaps.
Participate in and lead regional meetings, workshops, town halls, huddles, programs, pilots, and initiatives.
Facilitate ride-along member visits to train and support new practitioners.
Hire, train, develop, and manage the team; ensure accountability for team performance and department goals.
Drive regularly to varied locations within assigned regions, up to 120 miles per day, with potential for additional mileage on extended-mileage or special-project days.
Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment daily, using a backpack or rolling bag.