Women's Health Site Director/Provider at Vibrant Health KC – Kansas City, Kansas
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SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Women’s Health Site Director/Provider is a licensed independent practitioner who provides comprehensive outpatient obstetric and Women’s Health care and leads the daily clinical operations of the Women’s Health site. This position may be filled by a Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (CWHNP), Obstetrician, or Family Medicine Physician with demonstrated competency in outpatient obstetrics and Women’s Health. The Site Director/Provider delivers direct patient care, supports and mentors the Women’s Health care team, and serves as a clinical and operational liaison with organizational leadership to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered services in a fast-paced environment.
- Providing health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, independent diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions related to Women’s Health and outpatient obstetrics.
- Developing and managing medical plans of care for individuals, families, and groups, in collaboration with other Women’s Health providers as appropriate.
- Providing healthcare services for which the provider is educationally prepared, licensed, and credentialed, and for which ongoing competency has been established and maintained.
- Managing common health problems encountered in the Women’s Health clinic, including prenatal, postpartum, contraceptive, gynecologic, and primary care needs within scope of training and privileges.
- Applying evidence-based practice, advanced clinical decision making, and leadership skills to support innovation in care delivery and achievement of quality, cost-effective patient outcomes.
- Serving as a consultant and patient advocate for individuals, families, groups, and the community in matters related to Women’s Health and outpatient obstetrics.
- Acting with oversight and authority on day-to-day site operations, including urgent or emergent situations impacting care delivery (e.g., staffing challenges, patient complaints, scheduling issues), reaching out to relevant leadership in the moment when needed and debriefing leadership for situational awareness and system improvements.
- Enhancing collaboration among providers, MAs, RNs, Lab, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, and Operations.
- Serving as a liaison and connector between professions at the Women’s Health site.
- Providing real-time support and guidance to providers and clinical staff in navigating current clinical policies, procedures, and workflows, including reinforcement of quality initiatives and EHR best practices.
- Functioning as peer clinical support (not line management) for providers; escalating persistent performance concerns to appropriate leadership without direct involvement in disciplinary actions.
- Responding to incident reports arising at the site, assisting with data gathering and root cause analysis, and communicating with impacted parties to support closure and implementation of improved processes.
- Collaborating in developing, revising, and implementing clinical policies, procedures, and workflows that support providers and clinical staff in Women’s Health.
- Identifying gaps in training for providers and clinical staff and communicating these needs to appropriate leadership; participating in developing and delivering education and training in collaboration with leadership.
- Collaborating with the Vaccine Manager and clinical staff to ensure a safe and standardized approach to vaccination within the Women’s Health program.
- Providing situational awareness and support to on-site Laboratory, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, and Operations related to Women’s Health services.
- Monitoring medical supplies and equipment at the site and escalating identified needs to the appropriate leadership.
- Participating in regular meetings with leadership for support, situational awareness, and alignment on clinical and operational priorities.
- Serving as liaison between Women’s Health providers (including contracted providers) and internal leadership and staff to support communication, problem solving, and implementation of new or expanded services.
- Participating in quality improvement activities with an emphasis on ensuring Women’s Health provider input in QI initiatives and communication with the Quality team regarding incentives and performance measures.
- Reviewing schedule templates and encounter volumes for Women’s Health providers, working with the CMO and other leaders to optimize productivity, access, and quality.
- Serving as liaison between Women’s Health providers and the Senior Director of Nursing (or designee) to collaborate on staffing needs and clinic workflow.
- Serving as a liaison between advanced practice providers and the CMO to ensure timely feedback on clinical and workflow issues and to support implementation of new services.
- Coordinating with the Practice Operations Coordinator (or designee) to schedule learners (e.g., APRN students, residents, or other learners as applicable) for clinical rotations in the Women’s Health clinic.
- Carrying out Vibrant Health’s mission: We provide access for all to integrated and high-quality care that fosters health beyond our walls.
- Pursuing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including development of clinical, mentorship/leadership, communication, time management, problem-solving, and prioritization skills, with organizational support.
- Accepting and using supervision, direction, and consultation to maximize available resources, completing work duties effectively, and supporting high-performing clinical teams.
- Performing additional responsibilities as needed to maintain and improve effective functioning of the Women’s Health department and to advance the mission of the organization.
- Carrying out all job responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Performing all other duties as assigned.
- For all candidates (CWHNP, Obstetrician, or Family Medicine Physician):
- Current, unrestricted license in Kansas and/or Missouri (as applicable to practice location) in the relevant discipline (APRN, MD, or DO).
- Current DEA registration as required for scope of practice.
- Current BLS certification.
- Demonstrated competency in outpatient obstetrics and comprehensive Women’s Health care.
- Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, multidisciplinary clinical environment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Experience providing or supporting clinical supervision and mentorship of other clinicians or learners.
- Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (CWHNP) Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.
- Active APRN license and RN license as required by state(s) of practice.
- National certification in Women’s Health or related specialty by an appropriate certifying body, or actively pursuing certification with completion within one year of hire.
- Obstetrician Requirements:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology in accordance with organizational requirements.
- Family Medicine Physician Requirements:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency.
- Demonstrated training and experience in outpatient obstetrics and women’s health, with privileging consistent with organizational requirements.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine in accordance with organizational requirements.
Individual must:
- Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel.
- Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.
- Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritizing tasks and problem-solving daily.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.
- Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity and communicate medical information in plain language.
- Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff.
- Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources.
- Hold current drivers’ license and reliable transportation.
- Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Two or more years of supervisory or formal leadership experience in a clinical setting.
- Prior experience in a community health center, FQHC, or comparable safety-net environment.
- Experience with quality improvement, population health, or value-based care initiatives.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
The Site Director provides direct supervisory or lead responsibilities for designated clinical staff and/or advanced practice providers as assigned, in collaboration with organizational leadership.
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 50 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.
- This position involves extensive use of computer, telephone, fax and copier equipment.
- Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paperwork, recordkeeping, and filing.
- Frequent standing and walking are 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 is 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.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Kansas City, Kansas, 66102, United States region.