Clinical Manager Assistant (LPN)- ProHealth Home Health (Daphne, AL)
About The Position
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse assists the Clinical Manager/Administrator with coordinating home health services for patients in their residences, in accordance with physician orders and with the goal of providing the highest quality of care. The Clinical Manager Assistant is available throughout operating hours, or appoints a similarly qualified alternate, and participates in activities related to professional services, including assigning personnel. The role supports nursing operations, staffing, staff orientation and planning, interdisciplinary coordination, patient care planning and evaluation, quality improvement, compliance, documentation, and referral, intake, and authorization processes under the supervision of the Clinical Manager/Administrator. The position also serves as a resource to employees and may perform nursing functions during staff shortages and share administrative and clinical on-call duties as needed and permitted by regulations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
- Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
- Ability to work with individuals and enlist cooperation toward a common goal.
- Acceptance of the Agency's philosophy and goals.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of nursing experience.
- One year of home health nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Participate in developing standards that ensure safe and therapeutically effective service to patients and families.
- Consult with the Clinical Manager/Administrator on staffing patterns that accomplish objectives and promote effective utilization of health personnel.
- Assist in recruiting nursing personnel.
- Assist in orienting new patient care personnel.
- Assist with staff planning and consultative needs.
- Assist in implementing policies and procedures that meet Medicare, Medicaid, accrediting-body, state, and local requirements.
- Support policies and procedures and use appropriate channels to propose changes.
- Assist in coordinating interdisciplinary team services.
- Assist in organizing nursing services to provide safe and therapeutically effective care.
- Participate in coordinating Agency services with those of other community agencies.
- Participate in studies, research, and other assigned administrative functions.
- Set an example for colleagues through high standards of dress, conduct, cooperation, and job performance.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient-related information.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and fulfill job-related requirements regardless of the time involved.
- Serve as a resource person to employees.
- Develop cooperative relationships and communicate effectively and professionally with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Report problems relating to patient care or employee well-being.
- Immediately report accidents, incidents, lost articles, or unusual occurrences to the Clinical Manager/Administrator.
- Attend relevant continuing education programs beyond routine in-services and share information with staff.
- Monitor equipment use and take steps to minimize misuse.
- Assist with the Agency's ongoing Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Assist with implementing and evaluating patient plans of care.
- Review patient medical records for compliance with applicable federal, state, accrediting-body, local, and Agency policies and guidelines.
- Assist the Clinical Manager with patient care conferences and staff meetings, and maintain documentation; participate in community education projects.
- Ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available.
- Perform nursing functions during staff shortages.
- Share administrative and clinical on-call duties with nursing personnel as needed and as permitted by applicable regulations.
- Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with Agency policy.
- Assist with staffing visit assignments and on-call assignments.
- Coordinate referral, intake, and authorization processes under the supervision of the Clinical Manager/Administrator.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager/Administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
