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• Make recommendations for clarification, updates, and/or retirement of obsolete or outdated material to support streamlining of content across platforms .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 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.