Chief Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

Chief Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health
Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice
Work Type:  Full time
Behavioral Health Department

Job Summary Supervises the Advanced Practitioner AP staff and coordinates AP activities including practice issues, performance improvement projects, and other duties to optimize total patient care and employee satisfaction. Collaborates with the department Director and operational leadership to assure a coordinated effort in instituting departmental policies and by identifying, communicating, and assisting in the solution of departmental problems. Functions as liaison for quality improvement.

Reports directly to the System Chief AP, or Department Chairperson if no System Chief AP, for clinical responsibilities.

Job Duties  Chief Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health - Outpatient
Provides ongoing coordination and supervision of AP staff activities including, but not limited to, their orientation and professional development, schedules, daily responsibilities, continuing medical education, etc.
Participates in AP hiring process and retention efforts, and responsible for performance evaluations of AP staff.
Maintains line of communication with departmental administration through regularly scheduled meetings and confers with the medical staff members, Operations Manager and Department Director on matters concerning the department and AP staff.
Creates and evaluates staffing models to support and improve department operations and performance.
Performs duties associated with AP staff Kronos management and payroll approval for direct reports.
Participates in the development, implementation, refinement and operational oversight of relevant best practices, quality assurance measures, and operational efficiency improvement.
Assists in the development and implementation of department and service line policies.
Participates in departmental strategic planning, utilization management, and implementation of the strategic plan.
Facilitates appropriate individual and group performance recognition to maintain a positive and motivational work environment.
Maintains clinical skills and patient care duties as appropriate.
PMHNP required.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) -  of Pennsylvania;
Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners;
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. INNOVATION:
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We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.