Two years as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of management experience in home care or hospice
Responsibilities
Conducts and delegates patient assessments and updates care plans
Ensures patients meet admission criteria and decides on admissions
Assists clinicians in establishing therapeutic goals and developing patient Plans of Care
Coordinates communication among team members, physicians, and caregivers
Supervises clinical employees and evaluates their performance
Participates in hiring, training, and development of direct care clinicians
Reviews documentation for appropriateness of care and compliance
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off and holidays
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration
Full Job Description
The Clinical Manager coordinates and oversees all direct care patient services provided by clinical personnel.
Conducts/delegates the assessment and reassessment of patients, including updating of care plans and interpreting patient needs, while adhering to Company, physician, and/or health facility procedures/policies.
Accountable to ensure patients meet admission criteria and make the decision to admit patients to service. Assigns appropriate clinicians to a case, as needed.
Assist clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing patient Plan of Care (POC).
Coordinates communication between team members/attending physicians/caregivers to ensure the appropriateness of care and outcome planning.
Supervises all clinical employees assigned. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and development of direct care clinicians. Evaluates their performance relative to job goals and requirements. Coaches staff and recommends in-service education programs, when needed. Ensures adherence to internal policies and standards.
Responsible for reviewing the appropriate number of Case Managers and clinical staff documentation to include start-of-care, resumption-of-cares, and re-certifications, for appropriateness of care, delivery, and documentation requirements.
Required Experience/Skills
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Proof of current CPR.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Medicare Home Health Experience REQUIRED.
Two years as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of management experience in a home care, hospice, or equivalent environment.
