Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job functions as a member of an inter-disciplinary team that supports the principles of Patient Blood Management (PBM) for all AHN patients.  This includes oversight of the care of Bloodless Medicine patients, management of anemia in pre-surgical and hospitalized patients and optimization of transfusion use in our health system. This position leverages an approach for our health system grounded in evidence based strategies, collaboration, and a true clinical viewpoint allowing expansion of PBM and its principles across AHN. The Incumbent is expected to provide clinical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership support for strategic implementation of a system Anemia Clinic and implement other solutions to transfusion related challenges.  Works collaboratively to expand PBM principles across our network and continue implementation of the pillars of PBM. In addition to engaging with clinicians across the health system, the individual will provide clinical expertise for clinical operations on the advancement of our PBM program across AHN, including Quality, Safety, Value, Informatics, and Research.  Leverages ongoing collaboration and coordination of clinical resources, analytic, technical, strategic, and business teams to achieve advancement of PBM strategies. 

Hours M-F 8-4:30 (some flexibility to hours)

Work from Home

As the Clinical Director for Patient Blood Management you will play a vital role in:

Clinical Leadership & Expertise: Provide clinical guidance and support in the management of bloodless medicine patients, pre-surgical, obstetric, and chronic anemia patients via telemedicine.  Anemia Clinic: Conduct telemedicine visits with referred patients for treatment of iron deficiency anemia and have operational oversight of a system-wide Anemia Clinic, optimizing patient’s blood health, ensuring its effectiveness and alignment with PBM principles.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with clinicians, quality, safety, value, informatics, and research teams to integrate PBM principles into clinical operations and improve patient care.Education & Training: Develop and deliver educational materials and training programs for clinicians and staff on PBM principles and best practices.Evidence-Based Practice: Champion evidence-based strategies and contribute to the ongoing research and development of PBM initiatives within AHN.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Leverages clinical knowledge to collaborate with stakeholders to create/maintain an anemia clinic structure at AHN for our non-oncology patient population.  (25%)Evaluate pre-surgical patient labs, provide consults, and enter treatment orders as necessary. (25%)Serve as the primary clinician for Bloodless Medicine consults across AHN, with support from our PBM Medical Director and Acute Care Surgery team. (10%)Works as an integral part of the treatment team to participate in clinical rounding for appropriate patients to ensure standards of PBM are clinically implemented as outlined. (10%)Supports the provision of high-quality, cost-effective care that seeks to improve patient outcomes through effective management of anemia, coagulation, and hemostasis.  (10%)In collaboration with the PBM Team; develops and presents education material for various audiences (both professional and community) to explain the risks, benefits and alternatives to blood transfusion.  (5%)Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines that support the provision of PBM. (5%)Develops and fosters patient blood management initiatives throughout the health system by participation in both internal and external education, committees, work groups, and policy-making organizations.  (5%)Participates in requested engagements including assessments, training sessions, implementation, and educational activities. (5%)Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Master's Degree in Nursing3 years of progressive clinical experience in the area of specializationNurse Practitioner certificationNurse Practitioner in PA with prescriptive authorityBlood ManagementHighly motivated with exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to effectively and competently handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and the flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to changes in work objectives, promotions, and available technology.Independently and in a team, be able to identify the root issues and formulate potential solutions and/or goal-oriented action plans in a professional environment.Accurately use logic and reasoning in identifying alternate solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Potential solutions should be synthesized into presentation, timetable to resolution and appropriate follow up with measurable outcomes.Successfully partners through collaboration and sense of urgency regarding process implementation and improvement/optimization. Collaborates with Quality, Research, Finance, Administration, and others to gather and analyze both clinical and financial data to strengthen the value and organization-wide impact of the program. Must be proficient in Epic, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint  Leadership skills required to facilitate and see through change management across all departments and levels of staff. 

Preferred

Anemia/hematology experienceKnowledge of patient blood management principles and practices Experience caring for bloodless medicine patientsExperience with working in a highly matrixed clinical structure

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