Clinical Manager - Vicdania Home Health

DUTIES

The Clinical Manager (CM), in accordance with policies and standards established by the Governing Body, and under the direct supervision of the Director, assists with the planning, coordination, leading, controlling, and evaluation of home health services. The CM is available, at all times, during operating hours.

The CM is responsible for coordination and liaison with appropriate parent and affiliate Departments and committees, development of policies and guidelines for and obtaining input from service personnel, and providing professional input, to related administrative systems.

Coordinates orientation and in-service programs.

The CM directs and supervises professional, and auxiliary, personnel rendering client care services, performs marketing duties, and fosters public relations for the company, consults and plans with healthcare facilities regarding staffing needs, and communicates the concept of quality client care to the general community.

The CM interprets service needs to the Director and acts as a client services administrative liaison.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and schedule the daily workload of assigned Agency personnel to their fullest capacity.

Provide daily supervision of Nurses and Home Health Aides to ensure the quality of services and maintenance of standards.

Review and investigate the clinical content, diagnoses, medical history, medications, fee status and other procedures from the records of patients.

Direct staff toward the appropriate use of community resources.

Appraise staff performance during their probationary period and annually with the Clinical Director, provides the teaching and counseling necessary to enhance the delivery of services and the professional development of nursing and health aide staff.

Identify and evaluate patient needs and appropriateness of home care by reviewing the initial intake screening form before assignment of direct care staff.

Participate in community related functions as necessary.

Assist with the orientation of new professional staff to familiarize them with Agency policies and procedures.

See patients in the home setting as needed.

Participate in audits, U.R. interdisciplinary team conferences and represents agency in the community as requested.

Review each nurse's schedule for recertification, discharges, and aide supervisory visits.

Review weekly schedule submitted by nurses for changes or updates.

Fill out the patient's re-hospitalization referral/admission form sheet daily and submits it to the intake department with recertification date.

Perform other duties as directed by the Director or Clinical Director  .

May be requested by Clinical Director to fill in for the other supervisory staff when necessary.

JOB CONDITIONS

Position is stressful in terms of meeting deadlines.

Primarily a desk job which involves minimal and occasional lifting of medical supplies and charts.

On occasion, one may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

Travel is required to and from patient's home when supervision of care is scheduled.

The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing is required.

The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.

Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Use of multi- line telephone, calculator, and medical nursing equipment, i.e., glucometer, etc.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all patient medical records and patient financial accounts which may be discussed with Clinical Director, the Director, the Executive Director, and the Quality Assurance Department. Has access to department's staff personnel records.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.     Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

2.     Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Delaware or Compact State.

3.     Must have a minimum of 2 years supervisory nursing experience, one of which is preferably in Home Health Care.

4.     Must have a criminal background check.

5.     Must have current CPR certification.