Subacute Clinical Lead (Nurse Practitioner)

Palomar Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Sub-Acute Care leadership team in Poway, CA. The NP will collaborate with physicians to manage care for targeted patient populations and oversee pre-admission reviews at referral sites or via technology.

The role emphasizes education, regulatory compliance, and coordination with the Medical Director and Nursing Director to optimize subacute care and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure.
• Preferred Education: Not Applicable
• Preferred Experience: 3 - 5 years clinical nursing
• Preferred Experience: 1 - 2 years work with skilled nursing patients as NP
• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Preferred Certification: National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP)
• Required License: Current CA Nurse Practitioner License urrent CA RN License
• Preferred License: Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Leads clinical care in subacute nursing with physician support.
• Oversees pre-admission review and assessment of referred patients.
• Educates area facilities staff on subacute criteria.
• Partners with Medical Director and Director of Nursing to educate staff.
• Acts as primary clinical contact for staff questions and concerns.
• Ensures regulatory documentation compliance and QA processes.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Nurse practitioner license

BLS healthcare provider

Team collaboration

Leadership

Job description

Department: Sub-Acute Care Union: Shift: 8-hour Shift - Day (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 48

Job Description: Range: $ 58.49-$87.86 As a member of the leadership team the nurse practitioner serves as an expert clinician and role model in a subacute skilled nursing setting. Works collaboratively with physician counterparts to manage the health care needs for specified patient populations. Oversees and assists directly with pre-admission review and assessment of referred patients both in person at referral sites and through technology. Partners with Medical Director of Subacute and Director of Nursing to educate area and county medical facilities' personnel and medical staff on subacute criteria. Under the Palomar Health Medical Staff's purview and the Medical Director's sponsorship, acts as the point person on-site to deal with all subacute patients' clinical problems as within scope of practice defined by Medical Staff. Acts as primary source of contact for clinical questions and concerns of staff nurses and has the authority to evaluate and treat changes in patient conditions. Addresses patient and family concerns, and when beyond the scope or knowledge of the NP, calls the Medical Director or his surrogate. Provides primary source of clinical call to ensure continuity of care of subacute unit patients. As subject matter expert for subacute, provides: ongoing monthly education and just in time training to subacute staff to ensure the needs of existing and incoming patients are met; quarterly education for nursing staff in the form of a case study review; assists with oversight and monitoring of accuracy, quality and timely completion of required subacute clinical documentation which complies with regulatory standards of CDPH, CMS and Joint Commission; leadership of subacute IDT meetings and assists with the formulation of the initial and comprehensive plan of care; participation in meetings that support regulatory compliance and enhance clinical practice. Supports leadership and staff to meet and exceed patient experience goals facility-wide; and leadership of performance improvement projects which serve to enhance subacute processes and care and in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Plan. Provides education and support to the patients and families regarding their condition and ongoing management of their care. Actively participates to meet and exceed staff engagement, facility quality metrics, and district goals. Functions as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate efforts across the health system that maximize clinical and financial outcomes. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
• Preferred Education: Not Applicable
• Preferred Experience: 3 - 5 years clinical nursing
• Preferred Experience: 1 - 2 years work with skilled nursing patients as NP
• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Preferred Certification: National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP)
• Required License: Current CA Nurse Practitioner License urrent CA RN License
• Preferred License: Not Applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world-class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.