Hospice Clinical Manager

Cornerstone Home Health and Hospice•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! Why work at Emblem Hospice? At Emblem Hospice we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first . When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That’s why we invest in your growth from day one through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk tasking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, Emblem Hospice is the place to be! Why You’ll Love This Role The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately. The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered appropriately and for the supervision of clinical personnel.

Requirements

Must be a registered nurse, licensed physician, physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, or social worker with current licensure to practice in the State.
Previous experience in home care setting required
Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
Have excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

with two years management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures a Clinical Manager/Supervisor is available during all operating hours.
Responsible for assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care, which would entail communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and integration of orders, including medication orders, from all physicians involved in the plan of care.
Receives case referrals and accepts those who the agency is capable of providing services for.
Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine home health care needs.
Assigns appropriate home care personnel to case as needed.
Conferences with Attending Physician regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services.
Reviews and evaluates each case by reviewing the services provided by clinicians, conferences, record review, discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services, and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
Reviews patient's medical diagnosis, procedures, medications, and clinical course.
Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.
Attends and runs, and documents case conference meetings with organization personnel to facilitate coordination of care.
Participates in quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to Director of Nursing and appropriate organization personnel.
Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new organization personnel and Makes recommendations for employment of individuals.
Assists in the orientation of new organization personnel.
Assists Director of Nursing in the planning, implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs.
Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.
Participates in public relation and community activities that promote the Organization's role as an effective member of the health care delivery system.
Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.
Participates in public relation and community activities that promote the Organization's role as an effective member of the health care delivery system.
Participates actively in quality assessment performance improvement program.
Performs other duties and activities as delegated by the Director of Nursing and/or Branch Manager.