Serves as the primary Ryan White Program operational partner to the Principal Investigator/Medical Director for program implementation, strategic planning, and grant-related deliverables.
Clinical Resource:
- Serves as a clinical resource for clinical teams and leaders.
- Coordinates and/or contributes to the development of practice guiding resources (policies, procedures, guidelines, protocol orders, etc.) effectively utilizing organization interprofessional governance structures.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of current and evolving evidence and best practices related to the clinical program and patient population.
- Conducts in clinic observations and direct patient interactions to support program oversights, quality monitoring, and continuity of care, as needed.
- Manages all appropriate elements of regulatory or program requirements. Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI):
- Lead and manage a systemic and coordinated approach to quality measurement and improvement initiatives.
- Utilizes Lean methods and a variety of QAPI tools.
- Leads and actively participates in QAPI projects.
Regulatory and Compliance
- Manages regulatory grievance processes with applicable state and federal agencies or funders.
- Oversees program documentation and components to ensure data accuracy and compliance with Ryan White Program requirements, including applicable performance measures.
- Interfaces with relevant departments within the health system to ensure program activities comply with applicable regulations.
- Contributes to the review and maintenance of program policies and procedures in alignment with Ryan White Program standards and national HIV/AIDS best practices.
Quality Monitoring, Data Management, and Reporting:
- Participates in and ensures accurate collection of data related to clinical program. May include program process measures as well as patient outcome measures.
- Reviews and analyzes data to identify trends to ensure program goal achievement.
- Responsible for outcomes/data presentation in a variety of venues and formats.
- Identifies potential and actual risks and appropriately escalates as needed to mitigate or resolve.
- Develops and submits annual quality plans in accordance with funder requirements and established deadlines.
- Prepares and submits quarterly quality reports, monitoring program performance against established benchmarks
- Monitors and supports improvement of key clinical outcomes (retention in care, viral suppression) in alignment with applicable funder standards.
- Leads preparation, review, and submission of annual client-level data to optimize quality and ensure accuracy, completeness.
- Prepares and submits narratives and data reports to state and federal agencies as required.
- Develops and optimizes HER based tools (such as dashboards, registries, templates, and alerts) and workflows to support Ryan White reporting, eligibility tracking, and care coordination.
- Oversees and optimizes Ryan White eligibility workflows to ensure clients timely access to services, reduce client burden, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Manages all appropriate elements of regulatory or program requirements. Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI):
- Lead and manage a systemic and coordinated approach to quality measurement and improvement initiatives.
- Utilizes Lean methods and a variety of QAPI tools.
- Leads and actively participates in QAPI projects.
Coordination and Collaboration:
- Collaborates with senior leaders to identify and develop strategic goals and plans.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts as needed to develop understanding of workflows, resources, and pertinent information.
- As applicable, participates in research efforts relevant to the clinical program or patient population.
- Serve as a liaison to the UVA Health community, external and credentialing agencies.
- Coordinate regulatory site visit preparation materials and documents as applicable.
- Collaborates with stakeholders in process improvement efforts.
- Participates in projects as a subject matter expert.
Meetings & Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintains regular communication with state and federal program officers through phone, email, and scheduled meetings.
- Attends grant related consortium, contractor, and quality meetings with state and federal partners.
- Supports Consumer Advisory Board meeting coordination, ensuring agenda and content align with overall program mission.
- Solicits and incorporates client feedback to inform program improvement and ensure services remain responsive to patient needs.
- Represents the program at relevant regional and national conferences.
Grant Writing & Administration
- Assists with writing and submission of grant applications for HIV and Ryan White funding, ensuring alignment with program goals and funder requirements.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 4 years of hire.
Experience: Three years progressive experience and relevant clinical nursing experience required.
Licensure: Must be a registered nurse and currently licensed to practice in the State of Virginia. Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred.
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. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $84,364.80 - $134,992.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
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.
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