Supervisor, Nurse Practitioner (San Diego, CA)

Job Description

Job Summary

Supervises and mentors a team focused on primary, urgent, and preventative care services in various non-clinical community settings such as homes, nursing facilities, shelters, and pop-up clinics, in any environment where members feel most comfortable and are receptive to care that aligns with Molina Healthcare’s philosophy and mission.

Provides direct medical care to all levels of patients and population groups, for example, adult, geriatric, pediatric and women’s health.

Responsible for the day to day supervision of practitioners in assigned region(s). Works with the clinical leadership team to ensure practitioners are providing high quality care to patients and access to care is available to all patients. Provides real time training and mentoring to practitioners by rounding regularly and directly engaging in patient care. Provides education on clinical guidelines, coding, quality measures, and documentation excellence.

Job Duties

• Provides evidence-based, high-quality patient care via in-person and telehealth visits based on clinical and business need.
• Leads a team of regional employees to ensure patient-focused and culturally sensitive medical care is delivered to patients.
• Travels to location of team members and performs hands on training, coaching, and mentoring of team in order to optimize performance and reach department and clinical goals.
• Performs performance management including coaching, monthly 1:1s, and end of year evaluations.
• Leads in the orientation of new practitioners and mentors new employees with hands on training and support via ride along for member visits.
• Performs and coordinates alternating on-call coverage to triage any urgent lab results or clinical needs and develop appropriate plan of care.
• Participates in the implementation of new clinical projects and onboarding staff.
• Using evidence-based guidelines, properly diagnoses and creates patient-focused plan of care and treatment.
• Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing, prescribes medication and durable medical equipment, and places referrals as clinically appropriate.
• Documents thoroughly and accurately in electronic medical records with a focus on ensuring continuity of care while complying with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Collaborates with other teams and leads direct reports with the goal of clinical outcomes, clinical documentation excellence, and exceeding department goals.
• Addresses chronic and acute primary care complaints, ascertains medical urgency, and takes appropriate action based on evidence-based guidelines. Seeks specialty consultation as needed.
• Carries up to 50 lbs. of equipment daily. Equipment can be transported using a backpack or a rolling bag, depending on preference.
• Participates in community-based initiatives geared towards building relationships with the community while addressing gaps in health care, such as pop-up clinics and shelters.
• Drives up to 120 miles a day on a regular basis to a wide variety of locations within the assigned region(s) with potential for additional mileage on extended mileage days or special project days.
• Actively participates in and leads regional meetings hosted by managers, peers, senior leadership team and other department leads including workshops, townhalls, huddles, new programs, new pilots, and initiatives.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, including experience as a Nurse Practitioner with Molina.
• Active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements.
• Advanced computer skills. Proficient with Word, Excel, and Electronic Medical Record.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations and various personalities and personal situations.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Responsive in all forms of communication, and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with individuals.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills; ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership experience.
• Home visit/Home health experience.
• Bilingual

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

Pay Range: $111,893 - $218,192 / ANNUAL
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.