RN Clinical Supervisor Registered Nurse

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Supervisor works under the supervision of the Director Clinical Services and directs the overall management of clinical operations in the branch office with assigned staff. The role is responsible for the direction, quality, and efficiency of home health services and for establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals and objectives that promote quality standards and support the organization. The supervisor demonstrates knowledge of agency policies and procedures and effective time management. The position includes patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education; communication with physicians and other health care practitioners about the current plan of care; and delivery of physician-ordered services. The RN contributes to all phases of the QAPI program and ongoing interdisciplinary patient assessments, and helps develop and revise plans of care in partnership with patients, their representatives, and caregivers. The RN periodically provides skilled care directly to patients and performs field visits when required. The role is based at the Houston branch and involves travel to patients’ homes when necessary, with travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Clinical management-level experience and ability to supervise, direct, and mentor personnel.
Knowledge of Medicare and accreditation criteria and standards.
Ability to support and demonstrate the agency’s core values and goals.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to enlist the cooperation of others to achieve common goals.
Critical-thinking, observation, written communication, and oral communication skills.
Problem identification and resolution skills.
Positive customer service skills.
Current driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Evidence of an annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including moderate physical effort, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, and maximal assistance in lifting or transferring a 100-pound patient.
Ability to tolerate exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.
Must possess adequate sight and hearing, or appropriate adaptive devices, to perform essential duties.

Nice To Haves

Extensive nursing experience, preferably with an emphasis in home care.

Responsibilities

Direct the total management of clinical operations in the branch office with assigned staff.
Provide overall direction for the quality and efficiency of home health services.
Establish, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives for home health services.
Participate in patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
Communicate with physicians and other health care practitioners regarding the current plan of care.
Provide services ordered by the physician and indicated in the plan of care.
Contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participate in ongoing interdisciplinary patient assessments.
Participate in developing and revising patient plans of care in partnership with patients, patient representatives, and caregivers.
Periodically administer skilled care to patients and perform field visits when required.
Be on call at least once per month or as needed.
May serve as Administrator, Alternate Administrator, Director of Nursing, or Alternate Director of Nursing for one or more agency locations.