OverviewJobSummary
Collaborate,educateand overseethe delivery of patient care,clinicalqualityand compliancefor anassignedgroup ofbases. Coordinatewithclinical division leadershipin the development, implementation andexecutionof new and existing standards,clinicalqualitymanagementprograms,educational and trainingstandardsand documentation.
Responsibilities
Essential Functionsand Responsibilitiesinclude the following:
- Assist Clinical Director II with interfacewithAMSleadershipas well asRegionalleadershipsafety, risk and compliance teams,and clinical education teamto ensure effective provision of medical care provided, includingcompliance withrequiredAMCtraining,CAMTS and any state/countyrequiredstandards.
- Monitor andidentifyclinical care trendsin area of responsibility(documentation and reported issues) for potentialsignificant eventsor patterns; strategizeClinical Director IIto share solutions
- Responsible for oversight and control of medical supply expenditures for assignedbases.
- Assures efficient movement from third rider to second rider status; adjust clinical teammate assignments,scheduleor training plan to assure efficiency
- Overseethe qualityimprovement program for assigned bases,clinical chart review, statistical analysis,multi-disciplinary dashboard;auditsdocumentation,escalates potential issues andimplements changes asdirectedto meetrequirestandards.
- Facilitatemedical director involvementas neededwithin the chart review process;assistwithcommunication to medical directors regarding, pertinent clinical concerns and issues and other topics asappropriate.
- Participate inclinical investigation andremediation asindicatedupon request by the Clinical Director II.
- Participatein clinicalhiringscreeningprocessbyproviding scenario testing andparticipatingin interview processesupon request of the Clinical Director II.
- Provideinput on annual performance appraisals for clinical teammates to Area Managers; provides input with performance management issues as appropriate
- Assist the Clinical Director II ensuringcompliancetolocal, state, Commission of Air Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) and Air Methods and applicable regulatory standards.Assure bases are prepared for CAMTS accreditation/re-accreditation. Escalateanyissues asnecessary to Clinical DirectorII.
- Assist theClinical Director II assuringall teammate clinical licenses/credentials are properly documented and current for billing and operations compliance
- Oversee, support, and mentor the clinical base lead in their responsibilities set forth within the clinical base lead job description.
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Job Requirements:
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 30%
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method27s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.All employees must follow Air Methods27 employment practices and policies.
Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.In accordance withapplicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor27s degree from a four-year college or university inmanagement orhealth-related field andthree to five years27related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Graduate of an accreditedschool ofnursingor paramedic program
- Previousflight nurseor flightparamedic experiencerequired; critical care ground transport experience may be acceptable
- Previousmanagement experience in a flight program, preferred
- Specialty certification (CFRN, CCRN, CEN, FP-C, CC-P)required, CFRN/FP-C preferred
- Five(5)years27experience in critical care/emergency nursingor EMS
Skills
- Understanding and demonstration of balancing financials with operations
- Advocate for patients and team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
- Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to build andmaintainpositive relationships internally and externally
Computer Skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word,PowerPointand Outlook
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Current RNor paramediclicensure for state(s) of practice
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, Approved AMC trauma credential
- Specialty Certification (CFRN, CCRN, CEN, CTRN for nurses; FP-C or CC-P for paramedics)
Note: Thisjob description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
Minimum payUSD $89,000.00/Yr.
Maximum PayUSD $137,925.00/Yr.
Benefits
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