Clinical Manager

Caring Connection•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

Position Summary: Reports to the Director of Compliance, the Clinical Manager provides client care consistent with Caring Connection policies, procedures and code of conduct. The Health Coordinator is responsible for maintaining adequate control and accountability for medications as outlined in the medication policy. The Health Coordinator is responsible for compiling and communicating monthly chart reviews or requirements per facility, updating Adult Day Services (ADS) care plans quarterly, and communicating with caregivers/families/ Care Managers and physicians regarding a client’s condition, as needed. Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as a co-chair of the Health & Safety Committee. Helps to organize and facilitate support groups, or community outreach Will conduct CPR, First Aid, medication and other trainings as needed. Other duties as assigned. Adult Day Services: (ADS) Nurse Assists with eligibility determination of new admission Assists with admission assessment of each client upon intake. Assist with the development of person-centered care planning Assist with the nutrition program and understand requirements Assist with wellness screenings and assessments Coordinate services with the client’s physician as needed Will provide support and resources to clients and caregivers as needed. Participates with the Adult Day Services team in providing a safe and healthy environment for the client and staff Responsible for recording medical information and maintaining changes to client’s chart according to agency approved process. Assist ADS team members with medical emergencies as needed; to ensure client safety. Assist with the development, and training of elements related to health, safety, and medical Care Management: The Clinical Manager is responsible for compiling and communicating monthly nurse role expectations per facility, updating ADS care plans quarterly and communicating with caregivers/families/ Agency Care Managers and physicians, regarding a client’s condition, as needed. Assists in training of ADS Staff, new hire training and provide The Avenue Family Network, Inc., with best practice recommendations to ensure client safety. Will complete forms and reports as needed for grant compliance. Create and generate internal processes to ensure organizational accountability.

Requirements

Demonstrates skills in nursing practice conducive to Adult Day Services (observe client in the environment, listen to clients, and patience with the elderly and disabled).
Demonstrates good organizational and communication skills.
Maintains confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Ability to utilize infection control procedures.
Must have the ability to lift 25 lbs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and using the Internet.
Ability to complete multiple duties and tasks correctly and on time without being prompted.
Willing to learn program specific computer applications.
Ability to work cooperatively with management and staff across all levels.
Working knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia's and disabilities.
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or License Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Michigan.
Valid Driver’s License.
A working motor vehicle.
Proof of current vehicle insurance.
Undergo a State background check with no recent felony convictions and no abuse/neglect convictions.
Undergo and successfully pass State and National Sexual Offender Background Checks and Central Registry Clearance check.
Undergo and successfully pass Office of Inspector General, System for Award Management and driving record checks.
Negative TB screening upon hire with follow-up TB tests as required by The Avenue policy.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides client care consistent with Caring Connection policies, procedures and code of conduct.
Maintains adequate control and accountability for medications.
Compiles and communicates monthly chart reviews or requirements per facility.
Updates Adult Day Services (ADS) care plans quarterly.
Communicates with caregivers/families/ Care Managers and physicians regarding a client’s condition, as needed.
Serves as a co-chair of the Health & Safety Committee.
Helps to organize and facilitate support groups, or community outreach.
Conducts CPR, First Aid, medication and other trainings as needed.
Assists with eligibility determination of new admissions.
Assists with admission assessment of each client upon intake.
Assists with the development of person-centered care planning.
Assists with the nutrition program and understands requirements.
Assists with wellness screenings and assessments.
Coordinates services with the client’s physician as needed.
Provides support and resources to clients and caregivers as needed.
Participates with the Adult Day Services team in providing a safe and healthy environment for the client and staff.
Records medical information and maintains changes to client’s chart according to agency approved process.
Assists ADS team members with medical emergencies as needed.
Assists with the development, and training of elements related to health, safety, and medical.
Assists in training of ADS Staff and new hire training.
Provides best practice recommendations to ensure client safety.
Completes forms and reports as needed for grant compliance.
Creates and generates internal processes to ensure organizational accountability.