Clinical Field Supervisor- Lexington

At Home Care of Kentucky•Lexington, KY

13d

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor provides direct supervision of patient services personnel and case managers, coordinates care services, and may perform case management functions as needed. The position ensures compliance with accreditation requirements, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines, and agency policies and procedures. It reports to the Director of Patient Care Services. The role provides clinical leadership and oversight for home health services, including assessing and reevaluating patient needs, developing plans of care, supervising and training personnel, communicating with physicians, and maintaining accurate patient records. The supervisor also supports agency performance improvement and information management programs, helps meet applicable regulatory standards, and maintains patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Current RN licensure in Kentucky.
At least two years of nursing practice experience in home care.
One year of supervisory experience.
CPR certification and a TB skin test, or willingness to receive one.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret intake orders, insurance documents, financial reports, and medical orders.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients and communicate professionally with medical professionals, colleagues, and community members.
Ability to listen effectively and provide relevant, timely information to management, colleagues, and patients.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.

Responsibilities

Direct nursing and home care as prescribed by the attending physician.
Review plans of treatment for accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness.
Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to the team to support compassionate, respectful care and comprehensive case management.
Maintain accurate records of services rendered to patients.
Evaluate and regularly reevaluate each patient's care and nursing needs.
Supervise and train nursing services personnel.
Orient new personnel and oversee competency and performance of existing personnel as needed.
Perform clinical supervisory visits for each Home Health Aide patient every two weeks.
Perform initial admission assessments and evaluations of agency patients.
Develop written plans of care following each admission.
Report patients’ responses to treatment, including drugs, and changes in physical or emotional condition to physicians.
Reevaluate the need for continued care and initiate recertification as necessary.
Teach, supervise, and counsel patients and family members regarding nursing care needs.
Support and carry out agency policies.
Participate in agency information management and performance improvement programs.
Ensure monthly case conferences are held for each patient and recorded and filed in the patient’s chart.
Follow up on laboratory results and notify physicians and care providers of significant results as needed.
Complete annual education requirements.
Assist administration in meeting accreditation, federal, state, and local regulations and standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and confidentiality of patient records and reports.