DIRECTOR OF NURSING

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Working with a community healthcare practice providing comprehensive and compassionate care to underserved communities, the Director of Nursing leads the care team support staff (CNA, CMA, Interpreters, LPN and RN’s) providing exceptional integrated primary care services. This position will support all Vibrant sites and the static staffing models at those sites.

• Supervising the training and supervision of a passionate team of clinical support staff
• Updating our overall staffing structure along with daily management of schedules to facilitate patient access, increasing our coordination of care across departments, enhancing workflows for patient care coordination, enrich nurse education visits, improve departmental budget and more.
• Supervise and mentor on-site Lead Medical Assistants, helping them address clinical, operations, and personnel matters
• Work with the Director of Clinical Operations and Practice Manager to coordinate communication and coordination between clinical and non-clinical departments
• Serve as the main provider of training and education for new hires and existing staff
• Function as a provider and see patients if an APRN.
• Work as Staff Nurse 20-30% of time to maintain understanding of clinical operations, EMR, issues and patient needs.
• Collaborate with the Medical Directors to integrate clinical disciplines, scheduling and optimize all team members to meet quality improvement
• Additional oversight of staff and/or areas may be required in the future.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing required; Masters or Advanced Practice Degree preferred.
• Licensed in Kansas as a Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience in nursing with recent clinical experience in outpatient medical setting.
• Experience managing and supervising staff.
• Understanding of ambulatory family practice health care program administration and clinical operations.
• Good communication skills, particularly with staff and patients from diverse cultures whose primary language is not English.
• Knowledge of and experience with EMR and Microsoft Office systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Individual must:

1. Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel.
2. Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.
3. Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritize tasks, problem-solve daily, and complete work within deadline
4. Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.
5. Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
6. Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity and communicate medical information in plain language.
7. Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff.
8. Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources
9. Hold current drivers’ license and reliable transportation.
10. Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community.

• Experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model and concepts preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural preferred

This position will supervise all Medical Assistants and ancillary staff. This will include but is not limited to workflow management, coaching and development, monitoring time and attendance, ensuring employees comply with Vibrant Health policies and procedures and other typical supervision tasks and responsibilities.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paper work, recordkeeping, and filing.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking may be required.
• Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting and turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling may be required.
• Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, pre-employment drug testing, and verification of Hepatitis-B, flu and COVID-19 immunizations.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability are required.

Trauma Informed Care

At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other.

Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources.