Clinical Nurse Manager/Supervisor

AlphaCare Home Health Corp•San Bruno, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assume primary responsibility for clinical services provided by the Agency. Direct, coordinate and supervise all clinical functions. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations as they apply to the provision of home visits to patients. Assure compliance with Agency Policy and Procedure. Monitor job performance and completion of evaluations and counseling of clinical staff.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse Case Manager in home health.
Have sufficient background knowledge and expertise in clinical decision-making for the patient population of the home health agency to meet the needs of his or her patients, and to contribute to Quality Management review and evaluation.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric population, and to a lesser degree, the pediatric and adult population.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

Leadership or precepting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting, hiring, orienting and ongoing in-service education of all clinical staff.
Supervise all clinical activities and staff related to nursing and rehab.
Provide guidance and support for supervisory, field and office staff. Monitor and respond to all work-related messages and communications in a timely manner.
Cover field nurses to visit patients as needed during staffing shortages.
Provide training to new clinicians including clinical skills and electronic systems used for documentation and communication.
Accountable for all clinical issues.
Ensure coordination of care by all disciplines.
Ensure all documentations are compliance with CMS guidelines. Review and approve OASIS and other documentations by nurses and other clinicians.
Assure that a reassessment of a patient’s needs is performed by the appropriate health care professional (i.e. when there is a significant health status change in the patient’s condition at the physician’s request or after hospital discharge.)
Assure service satisfaction through client visits and other measures, as appropriate. Investigate and resolve agency complaints related to patient care if required.
Ensure care delivery meets the needs of the patients and follows professional practice standards.
Develop, implement, review and revise policies and procedures to guide care delivery.
Conduct employee performance evaluations. Assists with development of new job standards as needed.
Counsel staff appropriately and in a timely manner concerning areas of deficiency as well as areas of excellence and quality improvement.
Assure compliance with company policy and all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
Monitor compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws, Professional Standards and principles, established policies and procedures and the plan of care.
Remain informed of home health regulations and standards as well as management issues.
Ensure compliance with The Conditions of Participation.
Participate in review, analysis and appraisal of the effectiveness of the agency programs.
Participate in short and long range planning for the agency and implement specific measures for agency growth.
Increase market share through education of physicians and other community and referral sources.
Participate in state, local and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops and activities relating to the home health profession and health care services.
Perform other related and assigned duties.
Able to lift 50lbs.