Nursing, Ambulatory Care Program Director, Echo Cliffs

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Director is responsible for the daily clinical administrative operations of a designated Ambulatory Care service line group. The incumbent ensures clinical and service quality in collaboration with the designated Medical Director. The incumbent develops, maintains, and is responsible for an annual department budget to include Capital, Operations, staffing, and the departmental strategic goals. Ensures clinic flow is established by serving as a liaison between provider needs and clinical resources.

Accomplishes department objectives by supervising staff and organizing and monitoring work processes. Provide professional services that complement the clinic team’s role of delivering primary health care services that is patient centered. Demonstrates a willingness to problem solve, inquire about, or seek innovative ideas to improve and enhance ambulatory patient care services.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Experience:

• Must have five (5) years of work experience in a direct patient care clinic/unit, with three (3) years of leadership experience, including three (3) years’ experience in financial management. The incumbent must also demonstrate experience in healthcare and laboratory accreditation survey process and requirements.

Certification:

• Must have a valid, current, unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States or a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Other

Skills and Abilities

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A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with Medical Staff Providers, front line staff and
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints.
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and willingness to work flexible schedule.
• Possess expertise in communication, interpersonal, organizational leadership, and team building skills as demonstrated success in past positions as evidenced by references.
• Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed program/project expectations.
• Demonstrated skill working successfully within a complex integrated health system by achieving goals through coordination with system departments and administration.
• Ability to analyze budgetary data, develop operational and capital budgetary proposals, and an ability to provide recommendations regarding the allocation of budgetary funds.
• Responds positively to supervision to enhance and improve job performance outcomes of self and team.
• Familiar with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model concept and accreditation requirements.
• Completion of and, above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the
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