Clinical Manager

Hospice of Santa Cruz County • Santa Cruz, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Manager (CM) is responsible for direct oversight of all aspects of patient care provided by the staff members of the designated clinical staff including personnel management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
• Active license as RN in the State hired to work, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in: fiscal accountability, communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, individual team motivation, planning and organizing, conflict resolution and other leadership qualities
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in English
• Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area Company serves
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Previous oncology, hospice or home health experience preferred
• Previous experience in providing geriatric care preferred for Nursing Home CMs preferred
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy

Responsibilities

• Oversees clinical staff to ensure that the patient care delivery is efficient and effective with achievement of desired clinical outcomes 24/7.
• Facilitates/participates in complex patient care conferences to facilitate meeting expected outcomes established in the plan of care.
• Assists team, staff members to accurately determine patients' clinical needs, along with the appropriate level of care.
• Directs weekly IDG meetings in an efficient and effective manner (if applicable).
• Provides performance feedback and monitors accountability of clinical staff through documentation audits, reports, quality monitoring and supervisory visits.
• Facilitates seamless coordination of patients' care between all parties, internal and external.
• Administers direct nursing care to select patients, as deemed appropriate, to maintain own clinical competence and/or to assess particular patient requirement and to provide modeling to staff.
• Works with Director to manage staffing in accordance with staffing model and budget.
• Collaborates with other teams and departments, i.e., Pharmacy, Infusion Program, DME, HospiceHelp24, Continuous Care Program, Hospice Houses and Admissions, to ensure all patient care needs are met.
• Ensures all required processes are completed in a timely manner to support regulatory compliance, e.g., recertification updates, care plans, physician orders.
• Participates in QAPI projects and activities.
• Ensures timely attention to and effective solutions for patient/family concerns and complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level