POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Clinical Practice (MCP) directs and supervises both clinical services and the operations of the office. The Manager of Clinical Practice guides the team in planning and providing individualized care and comprehensive services to home care patients. They provide education in group and individual settings for clinical staff. The Manager of Clinical Practice leads case conference meetings weekly, and participates in meetings both in the home branch and on The Overlook campus as assigned by the Regional Director. The Manager of Clinical Practice participates in QAPI reviews regarding clinical and financial key performance measures and is expected to be available for the rotation of manager on-call responsibilities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors/completes assigned workflow tasks in HCHB.
• Provides clinical direction to field staff as needed.
• Codes commercial OASIS.
• Organizes educational programs to address identified needs.
• Reviews clinical records for completeness
• Demonstrates prioritization, organization, and appropriate management of time.
• Keeps current with all regulatory requirements affecting Home Health services.
• Oversees Medical Supply orders.
• Collaborate with supervisory staff to promote accuracy and effectiveness in documentation.
• Participate and lead case conferences and staff meetings.
• Educates staff on deficiencies found through audits as needed.
• Evaluate clinical competency of nursing staff.
• Participates in the orientation of new team members.
• Manage Telehealth programs.
• Performs Blood Pressure clinics, as requested.
• Assists with clinical oversight at the Overlook IL and AFL as needed.
• Provides direct skilled nursing care as per physician orders in the field with patient visits as needed.
• On-Call triage coverage as needed.
• Documents medical records and prepares reports as needed.
• Educates patient and families in self-care and health management.
• Collaborates with the physician and other home health care providers, within and outside agency to enhance patient care.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Participates in agency quality management and safety activities.
• Serve as coverage role during staffing challenges.
• Any additional responsibilities as requested by the Regional Director Home Health and Executive Director Home Health and Hospice

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as Home Care Home Base (EMR) resource with extended access and roles
• Completes all branch staff supervision, annual reviews, and orientations as needed.
• Participates in training new clinicians on HCHB and homecare regulations.
• Co-signs orders and provides oversight of care as appropriate to licensure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required, (BSN preferred, MSN strongly preferred), home care experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a managerial role
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a patient care setting
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts required
• Current CPR required
• Current MA Driver's License and reliable transportation required
• Demonstrated clinical and supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Maintain required vaccinations

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