Nursing Practice Manager, (RN Leadership) Community Health Center

Company: Olesky Associates
Location: Norwich
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

A not for profit community health agency providing healthcare and community services to the community for over 50 years is seeking a full time experienced Registered Nurse for a clinical / practice manager role. The nurse medical/clinical practice manager collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Nursing to proactively manage access to quality patient-centered pediatric, adult and women's health / primary care services at the Health Center using care teams. This position, is responsible for departmental budgets and that the center meets or exceeds fiscal expectations. Initiates and maintains provider scheduling templates that meet or exceed productivity expectations. Responsible for community outreach and promotion of center services. Assures patients access to care by maximizing provider schedules, consistent with standards of care, patient centered medical home principles and productivity expectations. Develops and maintains centralized, accurate primary care scheduling for physicians, nurse practitioners, BHS clinicians, students, residents, and their support staff that meets patient care needs. Confirms coverage arrangements for planned provider absences. Responsible to develop department budgets and monitor fiscal performance, productivity expectations, capacity and access to care; Implements and monitors systems that proactively address revenues and expenses to meet or exceed fiscal goals. Approves all expenses. Provides leadership to implement new models of care, services and grant funded programs in primary care. Conducts hiring, orientation, training, coaching/counseling, discipline, performance management and appraisal, time and labor approval and tracking, and related routine personnel operations. Actively solicits and incorporates input from Nurse Manager and providers into staff evaluations. Provides direct client services consistent with scope of practice in situations where coverage is needed; assist provider with physical exams and other clinical needs; complete required screenings and laboratory testing; administer treatments, immunizations and medications; Assist patients with self-management of chronic illness; assist parents with parenting skills; assist with prescription needs/refills and prior authorizations. Organization offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and company-paid life and disability insurance. Generous paid time off, flexible schedules, National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and more. Requirements BS/MS and 4 - 5 years of clinical outpatient service experience. Connecticut nursing licensure. 3 4 years of supervisory experience in a community health center environment. Experience working in an accredited Patient Centered Medical Home practice. Experience with FQHC outpatient services, integrated care and patient centered health services.

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