Director of Nursing

Base Pay $82,400.00 - $123,600.00 / Year Employee Type FT Exempt Required Degree 4 Year Degree Contact information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Description 1. Supervise all department staff to include satellite clinics, including work allocation, training, problem resolution, and annual performance evaluations. 2. Manage day-to-day functions of lab activities and staff. Maintain quality control program to ensure reliable testing, proper function of lab equipment and compliance with federal regulations. 3. Oversee and coordinate all day-to-day patient care activities and operations and identify opportunities for improvement in conjunction with COO and advice from Medical Director. 4. Collaborate with staff physicians and nurse practitioners on matters that impact patient care. 5. Develop, maintain, and execute clinical, HIPAA, OSHA, and clinically administrative policies and procedures for health center, in conjunction with leadership. 6. Manage and coordinate clinical services, adhering to federal and state guidelines and requirements. 7. Oversee Clinical Quality Improvement program. Collaborate with Quality Nurse to develop annual quality plan and goals providing leadership in the development of QI protocols. Work with Quality Nurse to perform outcomes-based data-driven quality activities, including RSR/UDS reporting. 8. Manage the in-house 340b medication ordering and inventory and ensure the resources are allocated appropriately. 9. Coordinate clinical services appropriately to adhere to 340B requirements and serve on the 340b Quality team. 10. Track, plan, and manage clinical budget in conjunction with CFO. 11. Encourage teamwork with staff across disciplines to ensure an efficient patient flow. 12. Maximize the roles and responsibilities of the nursing staff in their scope of practice. 13. Facilitate learning opportunities for area medical training programs to educate students in HIV/AIDS/STI disease management/prevention to raise awareness of Thrive Alabama as a community health resource. 14. Ensure that staff are aware of educational and training opportunities and encourage participation. 15. In conjunction with Medical Director, keep up to date with trends in HIV, STI and Primary care management and disseminate new information to staff, maintaining compliance with funders (e.g., HRSA Ryan White program, etc.). 16. Oversee the planning and implementation of Telemedicine services. 17. Assist in grant writing when requested by the Chief Operating Officer for funding sources related to the department and when funding sources are discovered, present those opportunities to Chief Operating Officer for approval to submit applications. 18. Address client grievances according to grievance policy. 19. Collaborate with local/state health departments and other agencies to provide timely clinical patient care. 20. Community outreach with local physicians, hospitals, and clinics about our services. 21. Provides direct care as needed. 22. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of clinical administration, principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of HIPAA laws. Knowledge of HIV/STD transmission, prevention, and disease process Knowledge of compliance criteria for federal, state, and local grants, e.g., Ryan White, 340b Ability to supervise and educate people. Ability to formulate, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to analyze reports and assess budgetary needs. Ability to effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and patients Ability to plan, organize and direct clinical operations. Ability to collaborate with patients and staff from diverse populations. Effective written and verbal skills Software Access Microsoft Office eClinical Works Minimum Qualifications A BSN licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing with 10 years’ experience 5 years supervisory experience 2 years primary care experience Experience with EHR and Microsoft Office Applications BLS Certification Requirements 1. Supervise all department staff to include satellite clinics, including work allocation, training, problem resolution, and annual performance evaluations. 2. Manage day-to-day functions of lab activities and staff. Maintain quality control program to ensure reliable testing, proper function of lab equipment and compliance with federal regulations. 3. Oversee and coordinate all day-to-day patient care activities and operations and identify opportunities for improvement in conjunction with COO and advice from Medical Director. 4. Collaborate with staff physicians and nurse practitioners on matters that impact patient care. 5. Develop, maintain, and execute clinical, HIPAA, OSHA, and clinically administrative policies and procedures for health center, in conjunction with leadership. 6. Manage and coordinate clinical services, adhering to federal and state guidelines and requirements. 7. Oversee Clinical Quality Improvement program. Collaborate with Quality Nurse to develop annual quality plan and goals providing leadership in the development of QI protocols. Work with Quality Nurse to perform outcomes-based data-driven quality activities, including RSR/UDS reporting. 8. Manage the in-house 340b medication ordering and inventory and ensure the resources are allocated appropriately. 9. Coordinate clinical services appropriately to adhere to 340B requirements and serve on the 340b Quality team. 10. Track, plan, and manage clinical budget in conjunction with CFO. 11. Encourage teamwork with staff across disciplines to ensure an efficient patient flow. 12. Maximize the roles and responsibilities of the nursing staff in their scope of practice. 13. Facilitate learning opportunities for area medical training programs to educate students in HIV/AIDS/STI disease management/prevention to raise awareness of Thrive Alabama as a community health resource. 14. Ensure that staff are aware of educational and training opportunities and encourage participation. 15. In conjunction with Medical Director, keep up to date with trends in HIV, STI and Primary care management and disseminate new information to staff, maintaining compliance with funders (e.g., HRSA Ryan White program, etc.). 16. Oversee the planning and implementation of Telemedicine services. 17. Assist in grant writing when requested by the Chief Operating Officer for funding sources related to the department and when funding sources are discovered, present those opportunities to Chief Operating Officer for approval to submit applications. 18. Address client grievances according to grievance policy. 19. Collaborate with local/state health departments and other agencies to provide timely clinical patient care. 20. Community outreach with local physicians, hospitals, and clinics about our services. 21. Provides direct care as needed. 22. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of clinical administration, principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of HIPAA laws. Knowledge of HIV/STD transmission, prevention, and disease process Knowledge of compliance criteria for federal, state, and local grants, e.g., Ryan White, 340b Ability to supervise and educate people. Ability to formulate, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to analyze reports and assess budgetary needs. Ability to effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and patients Ability to plan, organize and direct clinical operations. Ability to collaborate with patients and staff from diverse populations. Effective written and verbal skills Software Access Microsoft Office eClinical Works Minimum Qualifications A BSN licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing with 10 years’ experience 5 years supervisory experience 2 years primary care experience Experience with EHR and Microsoft Office Applications BLS Certification Summary The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall function of the department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained. #J-18808-Ljbffr