Nurse Practitioner (Stroke Program) Full Time - Job ID 169506

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain Clinical Oversight, and assure that the clinical setting is functional and equipped for daily patient care.
• Work with clinical staff and Medical Director (including Front Desk, Medical Assistants, and Nursing, Nurse Practitioners) to maintain or exceed expected weekly / monthly productivity.
• Ongoing monitoring and adjustment of processes responsible for smooth and effective patient flow.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship for Nursing and Nurse Practitioner practice.
• Share new clinical policies / procedures.
• Promote Quality Improvement processes, power cycles, and support network improvement initiatives and quality measure goals.
• Facilitate morning huddles and assist in running clinical staff meetings with focus on primary care team issues and functioning.
• Encourage and promote teamwork. Nurture individual team member s strengths and abilities.
• In collaboration with the RN, oversee Medical Assistant functions including: ordering medical supplies, vaccines, inventory, clinical office needs, and daily patient flow.
• Work with the Medical Director, House Supervisors, and other staff to cover unexpected clinical absences. Assist with coverage issues as needed.
• Report staff concerns to the Medical Director.
• Conduct routine supervision meetings, at least twice a month, with Director of Primary Care and Operations Site Director 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, Social Work etc.).
• Work in conjunction with Center Director to promote positive team dynamics through regular meetings and staff supervision.

Managerial Duties

• Hold regular supervision meetings with nurse practitioners and RNs, promote productivity, identify strengths and develop individualized plans to address areas of improvement or development, or desired acquisition of skills.
• Create and maintain work schedule of Nurse Practitioners to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Report clinical staff concerns to the Medical Director.
• Input into disciplinary action regarding clinical staff. Initiate process when indicated.
• Consistent and timely documentation and communication of problems regarding primary care staff.
• Aid in interviewing and hiring of primary care clinical staff in collaboration with Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer.

Network With Other Primary Care Site Directors

• Network with other Primary Care Site Directors; meet as needed to ensure standardization of clinical policies and procedures between sites.
• Contribute to the revision and approval of policies, protocols, and network clinical guidelines.
• 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.

Other Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.