Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Manager of Home Health

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Louisville, KY

22h

About The Position

The Clinical Manager oversees personnel and patient care services for home health, monitoring compliance and ensuring that services are delivered safely and with quality. The role manages clinical operations, patient care, staffing, hiring and training, budgets, referral coordination, and supervision of liaison and clinical staff. The position is with Baptist Health Home Care of KY, LLC in Louisville.

Requirements

Current RN or PT license in the state of employment.
At least three years of experience as an RN or PT in an acute care setting.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in the applicant's name as a driver.
Capable of meeting all physical demands.
Compassionate communication skills and a positive attitude.
Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Attention to detail, observance, and ability to follow directions.
Critical-thinking and clinical problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

Ensure the clinical team complies with Start of Care requirements and focus on assigned Outcome Monitors.
Participate in the liaison and administrative on-call rotation and patient staffing as needed to manage after-hours staff, staffing needs, and patient-related issues.
Process complaint workflows and report staffing trends, neglect, abuse, or theft to the Administrator for resolution and follow-up.
Complete patient visits as needed and assist with patient issues.
Participate in managing costs by monitoring supply costs, overtime, staffing, bonuses, and visits per episode.
Select and onboard staff.
Collaborate with intake, provide daily direction, and manage referral volume based on staffing availability.
Maintain positive working relationships with referral sources, including physicians, hospitals, skilled facilities, assisted living facilities, and families.
Oversee liaison and clinical staff, ensure timely completion of work and charting, and identify team education needs.
Manage on-call schedules, PTO, call-offs, and daily and weekly productivity reviews to ensure adequate staffing coverage.
Ensure the clinical team delivers home health services safely and with quality to minimize patient risk.
Review clinical documentation and maintain current knowledge of Medicare, federal, insurance, company, and hospital guidelines, policies, and protocols.