Director of Nursing - Primary and Urgent Care

Overview

The Director of Nursing for Primary and Urgent Care directs and is accountable for nursing practice , education and nursing services for Primary/Urgent Care. The director provides leadership for nursing and works with clinical teams to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care . This person will also ensure full integration of nursing practice. This leader functions as a primary/urgent care nursing liaison across the continuum of care within the PHS Network and serves as the resource for the Primary /Urgent Care dyad for nursing and clinical processes.

Qualifications

• Masters' Degree required in nursing or related field (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or management).
• If Masters is not in nursing, BSN required.
• Master's degree must be obtained within five years.
• State of New Mexico Nursing - RN License required.
• Three to five years clinical experience required in a related area.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in policies, procedures and workflows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical effectiveness and integration of all nursing/clinical activities within Primary/Urgent Care.
• With other members of the Primary/Urgent Care team, is responsible for the quality and sustainability of nursing/clinical services.
• Actively participates in the strategic direction for Primary/Urgent Care clinical services in coordination with the Administrator Vice President and Medical Director of Primary/Urgent Care.
• Maintain relationships with Lead Physicians, and Directors of Practice Operation (DPOs) in the coordination and planning of activities related to nursing services and disease management in Primary/Urgent Care.
• Directs the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of goals, objectives and standards of Primary/Urgent Care clinical services. Teaches, mentors and serves as a positive role model for nurses.
• Develops and establishes policies and procedures related to nursing clinical practice within Primary/Urgent Care.
• Coordinates nursing improvement initiatives for Primary/Urgent Care. Establishes quality monitoring systems with project teams to address issues.
• Provides consultative services and expertise in regard to the development of the Primary/Urgent Care Nursing Care Model as part of the Lean transformation.
• Coordinates Primary/Urgent Care Nursing Shared Governance model; supports and participates in PHS shared governance structure. Serves as communication resource with PHS Nursing Shared Governance.
• Participates actively in recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of Primary/Urgent Care Clinic Managers.
• Seeks opportunities to develop clinical teams by nurturing, advising and guiding peers and others. Monitors and evaluates the clinical team in collaboration with Primary/Urgent Care DPOs as needed.
• Effective collaboration with Presbyterian Health Plan to achieve Medicare Stars, HEDIS and HCC targets relative to primary care/Urgent Care.
• Result Driven: Able to execute and deliver on Quality Measures, Medicare Stars, HEDIS and HCC Targets.
• Effective collaboration with Population Health to align quality initiatives from PHP and Delivery system.
• Serves as a steward for Primary Care/Urgent Care Quality Scorecard measures.
• Facilitates the integration of evidenced based care into clinical practice and management.
• In collaboration with the DPOs, ensures regulatory readiness, implements and maintains new compliance standards associated with all appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Leads and facilitates project teams to develop clinical redesign and implementation to meet future health care needs.
• Collaborates with Clinic Managers to assess learning needs of clinical staff and development of Primary/Urgent Care orientation, training and educational programs.
• Coordinates with Administrator Vice President and Medical Director of Primary/Urgent Care to develop, implement and evaluate clinical improvement initiatives.
• Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

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Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $71.03/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.