What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Manager (NP) position at Pathways Healthcare?
Pathways Healthcare is an innovative healthcare organization that has proudly expanded its home health agency across six states.
We are currently seeking a compassionate and forward-thinking Nurse Practitioner Clinical Manager to join our team at the Westwood Center. As the Nurse Practitioner Manager, you will lead and mentor an inter-disciplinary team care team, aiming to create the ultimate patient experience through motivation, education, and inspiration. Our ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership skills, utilizing positive reinforcement and competence to drive the team towards excellence. Moreover, you will inherit and build upon our strong, purposeful organizational culture.
At Pathways Healthcare, we embrace cutting-edge technologies to enhance patient care and interdisciplinary communication, fostering a fully electronic environment. The selected candidate should demonstrate a passion for data-driven management and possess proficiency in using Pathways' systems to their fullest capabilities.
We are proud to say that Pathways Healthcare was ranked #2 in best places to work in Massachusetts and #51 in best places to work in the United States!
Position Details:
- Main Office location: Westwood, MA
- Job Type: Full Time
- Requires Travel to other Pathways' centers
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and supervise all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical team members' in our providers' division in the organization.
- Offer guidance and counseling to coordinators and team members, assisting them in continually enhancing care services provided by the organization's personnel.
- Assist clinical personnel in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care.
- Interpret operational indicators to detect census changes and volume fluctuations that could impact staffing levels, revenues, or expenses.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to hire, evaluate, and terminate organization personnel.
- Conduct annual evaluations of clinicians, or more frequently as required.
- Oversee the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports, and records to comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for providing patient services.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate orientation programs for new organization personnel. Plan and conduct in-service and continuing education programs to meet the needs of the team.
- Assist in evaluating organizational performance through performance improvement programs, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews, ensuring the quality and safe delivery of home health and palliative services.
- Recommend and administer organization policies and procedures, while staying informed about changes in nursing and hospice care and sharing information with relevant personnel.
- Actively promote home health and hospice referrals in the healthcare community.
Qualifications:
- MSN degree or higher from an accredited program; focus in geriatrics a plus.
- Experience with Palliative Care and Hospice preferred.
- Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
- Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
- Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
- Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Has excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and ACHC standards.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, HMO & PPO Plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Account.
- Short-Term Disability 100% Employer-funded
- Three weeks of PTO during first two years, increase to four weeks after two years of being benefits eligible.
- Separate sick time bank.
- Opportunities for leadership development and professional growth.
Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
