MA - AVP Nursing - Mathuen

MA - AVP NursingSalary: $161,000.00 to $162,000.00We are currently seeking an Associate Vice President, Nursing. Reporting to the SVP / Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the AVP is responsible for ensuring that nursing and medical assistant (MA) practices meet all regulatory compliance requirements, scope of practice standards and evidence based models of care. In this role, the AVP will integrate into practices and assume a hands on approach in supporting the Nurse Managers, including coverage leadership as needed.RequirementsExperience:5 years or greater of progressive management experience in fast paced settings, including acute and ambulatory care where teamwork and collaboration drives the delivery of patient careDemonstrated experience working with a diverse workforce and patient populationAbility to think critically to analyze and solve complex problems while supporting a diverse workforce and patient populationWorking knowledge of regulatory compliance i.e. Joint Commission, NCQA/PCMH, DPHConfident leader with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to make decisions independentlyStrong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task as neededUnderstands the basic of quality improvement and managing dataCardio pulmonary Resuscitation Certification requiredEducationRN, BSN MS in nursing or other health related field desirableCurrent Registered Nurse licensure in the state of MassachusettsPosition Responsibilities include:Ensures visibility at all practices sites by maintaining a structured rounding schedule that provides a vehicle for staff engagement, mentorship, open communication, observation of work flows and identifying opportunities for improvementOversees the quality and appropriateness of nursing services (RN, LPN and MA) delivered to patients at the Health Center and helps support the overall day to day direction, coordination and evaluation of the nursing and clinical support departmentResponsible for developing, maintaining and revising RN and MA policies, procedures and clinical protocols and patient education material that support evidence based practice and regulatory complianceIn collaboration with the Vice President, participates in developing, implementing and evaluating clinical nursing programs and ensures they are designed to meet the needs of the Health Center's population. Ensures that nursing practice competencies required to support such programs are developed and maintainEnsures RN and MA workflows are standardized across all practices and that staff are in compliance with following documented processesIn collaboration with the AVP of Operations and Medical Directors, monitors performance based on clinical and operational metrics and identifies opportunities for improvementCollaborates with medical provider staff in the development of Clinical Practice GuidelinesDevelops, implements, coordinates and evaluates new employee orientation programs, professional development initiatives, and ongoing/annual competency/skills review for nursing and MA staffProvides leadership to broad patient care strategic initiatives as directed by the CNO