Clinical Supervisor (RN) - Bronson At Home (Home Health) - Full-time Days

Bronson Healthcare

About The Position

Under general supervision from the System Manager and/or Vice President of Bronson at Home, and in accordance with the policies and guidelines established within the organization and individual unit, the Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor’s priority is to function as leader and clinical liaison with staff, physicians and management, providing continuity of leadership day to day. The Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor acts as a role model, mentor, coach and resource person to staff to ensure all unit standards are maintained and to encourage a team environment. The Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor` is involved in assisting managers in attracting, developing, maintaining, and retaining qualified staff members. Duties may include assisting with hiring, orientation, monitoring and evaluating performance, problem solving, employee counseling, staffing, payroll and budget. In addition to duties involving unit personnel, the Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor serves as a contact for internal and external customers. He/she is responsible for maintaining a safe environment of care, which fosters positive customer service and meets all quality standards, implementing new and monitoring ongoing processes. This role provides opportunity for leadership succession. The Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor utilizes effective communication and leadership skills to support staff, solve problems, and `make appropriate decisions. The Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor functions in a manner that supports the goals of the unit and the organization. Works well independently as well as with others. The Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor in conjunction with the Manager splits 24-hour responsibility and accountability for supervision of the clinical operations, regulatory compliance, financial resources, program development and day-to-day oversight of the department. The Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor is responsible for workflow process development, planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day activities within the unit. The Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor participates in the development and update of the annual Quality and Patient Safety Plans at Bronson at Home. This position collaborates with Bronson At Home Quality and Safety Manager in conjunction with QA and PI efforts. The Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor is responsible to evaluate and oversee clinical staff. They act as a role model, coach and mentor to staff, as well as a resource and contact person to staff and to others within and outside of the organization. The Home Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor ensures that all department standards are maintained as well as encourages a team environment and maintains positive customer service. Responsible to monitor and maintain approved department budget. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 5-7 years RN experience with 1-2 years RN experience in a home care setting required
Current Licensed RN in good standing with the State of Michigan required.
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan required
BLS certification required.
Driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required for this position and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date.
Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
Familiarity with computers
Demonstrated ability to organize work and manage time
Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, ability to resolve conflict, and ability to work as a team leader
Demonstrated problem-solving ability
Advanced Microsoft Office products skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Good interpersonal skills
Basic business operations knowledge, reading a spread sheet, finances, costs, expenses and revenues
Strong knowledge of the CMS and third party payer guidelines for charging and billing home care services
Good attention to details
Strategic planning skills
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing preferred
Formal or informal leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of department
Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines re: patient care activities
Create and maintains a favorable work environment
Establishes and maintains a CMS and The Joint Commission standards of practice
Initiates and facilitates change to improve quality and promote efficiency
Evaluate and accept new client referrals that meet admission criteria
Assigning necessary disciplines required for care with overtime monitored and schedules updated
Serves as liaison concerning clinical matters involving other health care professionals
Keep Manager informed of concerns that may impact department
Assumes responsibility for profession development
Reviews clinical documentation in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner
Participates in chart review and staff in-services
Corrects and adjusts billing issues
Participate in department budget
Participates in quality improvement and process improvement initiatives
Interview, hire, evaluate and scheduling of staff
Provides supervision and evaluation for clinical staff and implements disciplinary action when indicated
Oversees assignment of clinical staff to promote quality patient care and cost-efficient management
Adherence to productivity standards, efficient use of resources
Effectively work within budgetary restraints
Assure regulatory CMS and The Joint Commission compliance
Continuously assess and improve the performance of care and services provided
Facilitate department meetings, performance improvement meetings, quarterly clinical record reviews, case conferences, etc.
Implementation and adherence to organizational goals and attendance at Leadership meetings
Identify learning needs of patients, families, and staff and assumes responsibility for professional development
Perform all other duties as assigned