Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Services Director

Foundation Health Partners Fairbanks, AK, US

Overview

This position provides oversight to TVC’s education and staff development services. Develops, designs, and oversees clinical education and competency training for clinical services staff. Evaluates effectiveness of programs and provides guidance to staff and key leaders based on results. Facilitates assessment and identification of ongoing learning needs for staff development programs. These partnerships include ongoing collaboration with physician, facility and organizational leaders. Responsibilities include all aspects of clinical operations, clinician and patient/family education, customer service, patient safety, financial outcomes, and quality outcome management and regulatory compliance.

Pay & Benefits:

Compensation: $42.08 - $69.71 hourly wage based on experience and education
Relocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance
Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided
Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
Shifts Available:
Full Time; Days; 40hr/wk; 8hr Shifts Monday thru Friday ; EXEMPT

About Tanana Valley Clinic

Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC) has provided state-of-the-art medical services to the Fairbanks Community and Interior Alaska for over 50 years. TVC is a 60-provider multi-specialty group. We have an excellent group of physicians and clinical staff, many of whom have been at TVC for 20+ years, as a testament to our friendly work environment. Our passionate staff seek to make TVC the Medical Home for the people of the Interior of Alaska.

Responsibilities

Ensures seamless orientation of new and/or transferring clinical staff with oversight and influence of the orientation experience. Supports and develops staff including leads, new graduates and experienced clinical staff while acting as a role model for proficient clinical practice, patient safety and evidence-based practice. Supports an environment and infrastructure that promotes professional growth and advanced skills. Develops, implements, and continuously supports the clinic’s “Grow Our Own” workforce planning and development strategy. Supports the staff development strategy in order to achieve workforce goals, quality initiatives and clinical practice, and to maintain appropriate staffing levels within the department. Critically assesses, plans, develops and delivers clinical curriculum, developmental programs and services. Facilitates learning utilizing multiple modalities. 3. Coordinates and facilitates annual competencies. Evaluates learning effectiveness using standardized outcome measurements. Utilizes performance measures and workforce needs to drive education plans and learning strategies. Maintains appropriate documentation. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the processes and desired outcomes from clinical operations and motivates staff to perform at the highest level. Assures a measurable, outcome-focused, systematic approach to care delivery. Leads development, implementation and evaluation of evidenced based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with current nursing research, organizational and national practice standards. Assumes a leadership role in collaborating and partnering with other health care providers, services and the community, in philanthropic and outreach activities. Leads the integration of innovation and evidence based findings into practice. Creates an environment supportive of innovative solutions. Assumes a leadership role, in partnership with physician and facility leaders, in managing the quality of services provided across the care delivery continuum and within the larger organization. Demonstrates and directs employees in using a systematic approach in analyzing and utilizing data in problem-solving. Produces results that meet or exceed identified strategic and operational targets through leadership. Assures performance in clinical operations, financial, human resources and quality outcomes meet or exceed established targets. Directs and provides oversight to the management of clinical operations, quality and safety programs, and nursing practice with a focus on results and the evaluation of outcomes data. Leads the effective management of human resources to include staff turnover and retention outcomes and staff satisfaction.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health Partners with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

Must possess a strong knowledge of as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Requires a current RN license in state of practice. Requires BLS certification.

Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through 6 years of relevant experience including at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a lead, supervisory, or equivalent capacity. Requires strong written and oral communication skills. Must demonstrate strong decision-making and critical thinking skills along with the ability to lead change.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; q qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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