Clinical Team Specialist

Elara Caring • Farmington, MO

4d

About The Position

The Clinical Team Specialist provides oversight of patient care services, coordinating care and referrals, ensuring ongoing assessment of patient needs, and supporting the development, implementation, and updating of individualized plans of care. The role reviews and approves plans of care and proposed changes for clinical appropriateness, conducts regular OASIS reviews, and ensures required visits are completed on time.

The specialist reviews plans of care and related paperwork for accuracy and compliance with state and federal requirements. They monitor timely upload of required documentation to HCHB by direct care team members and LPN/LVN Clinical Coordinators, and maintain accurate, complete records that comply with licensing regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical requirements. The role also participates in strategic planning and QAPI activities and performs other assigned duties or projects. The work environment is described as physically demanding and high stress.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a nursing-related field.
• Two years of home care experience as a registered nurse in a Home Health or Hospice environment.
• Current, unrestricted RN license valid for the state of work.
• Ability to quickly become proficient in enterprise applications such as Homecare Homebase and Workday, and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• May be asked to travel occasionally to support a field office during an audit or other necessitating event.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care services, including coordinating patient care and referrals.
• Ensure patient needs are continually assessed and individualized plans of care are developed, implemented, and updated.
• Review and approve plans of care and evaluate proposed changes for clinical appropriateness.
• Conduct regular OASIS reviews for all patients.
• Ensure required visits are completed in a timely manner.
• Review plans of care and other paperwork for accuracy and compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Monitor timely upload of required documentation to HCHB by direct care team members and LPN/LVN Clinical Coordinators.
• Maintain records and required documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical requirements.
• Participate in the organization’s strategic planning and QAPI activities.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree