evidence-based approach to healthcare decision-making through the creation and maintenance of multidisciplinary Clinical Pathways.
Pathways are Epic-integrated, multidisciplinary tools that incorporate best evidence and expert consensus, clinical decision support,
integrated EHR ordering, and navigation and design in alignment with local operational procedures.
Individual contributors with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time leading the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).
Experienced individual contributor that has extensive area or subject matter expertise. Limited oversight from manager. Manages projects or processes. Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Coordination:
• Collaborate with University Medical Center and Health System leadership to manage the scope and implementation of the Clinical
Pathways Program.
• Define the Pathway development process and lead key stakeholders through the steps.
• Manage programmatic input and support institutional liaison with any vendor partner/relationship insofar as supporting software (e.g.
AgileMD) is used.
Pathway Development:
• Demonstrate strong communication skills using various mediums (verbal, e-mail, presentation, etc).
• Manage communication and expectations with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, IT teams, and other program
participants.
• Serve as a liaison to adjacent health system governance entities to ensure appropriate use of Pathways in alignment with policy and
regulatory standards.
• Foster harmonization of clinical Pathways with health system priorities, and helps identify sources of redundancy or lack of alignment in
clinical/technical content between various guidelines, order sets, and pathways.
• Assist with Pathway edits as necessary during the build process. As needed, act as a builder help to design, validate, and test pathways.
Governance:
• Organize and maintain a governance committee to review and approve Clinical Pathways
• Ensures regular review and prioritization of Pathway proposals, adherence to standard formatting and technical review procedures, and
the cadence of review of existing/live pathways.
• Make recommendations for clarification, updates, and/or retirement of obsolete or outdated material to support streamlining of content
across platforms .
• Author and present programmatic updates to executive leadership in collaboration with governance committee.
Training and Coaching:
• Train and coach new authors on Agile principles and practices that align with UVA Health System standards.
• Roll-out Clinical Pathways to clinical services and perform associated team member training and orientation.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and/or management on complex problems or challenges.
Performance Monitor and Reporting:
• Monitor the performance of pathways, and provide regular reports to stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze program and project specific metrics and data outcomes; communicating to stakeholders and leadership as needed.
• Monitor pathway utilization and, in partnership with data analytics, impact of both the overall program and specific clinical pathways.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing, physician assistant program with a master’s degree, Bachelor’s in
Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree .
Experience: 3-5 years of healthcare experience with demonstrated leadership experience. Experience in project management preferred.
Epic proficiency required. Proficiency with Epic building or related activities and/or AgileMD proficiency preferred.
Licensure: Must be licensed to practice in the State of Virginia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers and may require occasional travel. Proficient communicative,
auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.