Nurse Manager-SRC Clinic Emmonak- $30,000 Sign On 3 years*, $18,000 Relocation, and Retention Bonus eligible

About the Role

Manages the daily operations of the Sub-Regional Clinic to facilitate coordinated patient flow and care through the clinic and other providers, assuring current and accurate medical records, providing information needed to optimize reimbursement for clinic services and furnishing documentation needed by YKHC to effectively manage the clinic. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the overall clinical practice, functions and management of the Subregional clinic on a daily basis. Responsible for the fiscal, material and human resource management of the department as well as other administrative duties as assigned. Participates in the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures. Maintains interdepartmental communication. Maintains open communication with department staff to facilitate performance improvement. Works closely with other members of the Subregional Clinics Management Team to improve access to care and improve Health Indicators for the area served. Cooperates with healthcare professionals in all departments to provide quality and cost effective care. Fully supports the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation's Mission Statement.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Sub-Regional Clinic to facilitate coordinated patient flow and care
• Assure current and accurate medical records
• Provide information needed to optimize reimbursement for clinic services
• Furnish documentation needed by YKHC to effectively manage the clinic
• Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate overall clinical practice, functions and management on a daily basis
• Manage fiscal, material and human resources for the department
• Participate in development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures
• Maintain interdepartmental communication and open communication with department staff to facilitate performance improvement
• Work closely with Subregional Clinics Management Team to improve access to care and Health Indicators
• Cooperate with healthcare professionals in all departments to provide quality and cost effective care

Qualifications

• Completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution
• BSN, Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master's degree in a health care related field preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing management experience with three years of clinical nursing experience preferred
• Licensed in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
• Current BLS certification
• Must pass and maintain competencies for this position

Skills & Knowledge

• Exceptional leadership skills and knowledge of nursing practice
• Knowledge of regulatory agency standards related to health care organizations
• Cognitive and technical knowledge required with the ability to manage care across the continuum of care
• Flexible with work schedule and ability for independent actions within prescribed limits
• Knowledge of budgets, reimbursements, coding, claims processing and fiscal management desired
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work in patient care setting
• Knowledge of psychiatric patients (Title 47)
• Knowledge of coding and billing for Title 47 patients
• Knowledge of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention tactics
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process, care management, and continuity of care
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, draw and interpret bar graphs, and maintain a computer database
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Office machines (multi-line telephone, copy machine, fax machine, Microsoft Office, etc.) and computers normally found in a Medical Outpatient Clinic environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervising staff at SRC site including Environmental Service Workers, Facilities, Health Aides, Front Office/Registration, Dental Health Aide Therapists & Assistants, and Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP's)

Benefits

• $30,000 Sign on Bonus for a 3-year commitment / $20,000 Sign on Bonus for a 2-year commitment
• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Location: Emmonak, Alaska | Department: Emmonak Subregional Center | Employment Duration: 80 Full time | Hours per Week: 40 | Minimum Hourly Pay: $60.65