RN Clinical Manager

Company: Charter Health Holdings
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Posted on: July 31, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Manager shall have the day-to-day responsibility for coordination of patient care services and shall be responsible for all activities relevant to the patient care services furnished for team. They will ensure the quality and adequacy of services provided and supervision of staff. Assumes lead responsibility for patient advocacy; and carries out the organization's purposes in a manner consistent with the goals, objectives, and established policies. REPORTS TO: Director of Patient Care Services SUPERVISES: Direct Patient Care Staff QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A registered nurse with a minimum of Associate Nursing Degree, with 3-5 years in a hospice or home health agency, at least 1- 2 years supervisory experience managing an interdisciplinary team preferred. BSN preferred Credentials: Current, active RN license within the State. Certification in hospice, Home Health desired. Core Competencies: Sufficient background knowledge and expertise in clinical decision-making, and management of clinical staff. Demonstrated competency in performance of professional nursing functions. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Excellent communication skills. Ability to organize, delegate, supervise and evaluate staff. Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team. Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward the caring for the patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the team. Critical thinking skills and creative resolutions for day-to-day operational issues. Other: Valid driver---s license, active nursing license, and auto insurance. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Daily oversight for the overall clinical interdisciplinary team. 2. Serve as a back-up for the DPCS when there are coverage needs. 3. Responsible as first point of contact for field clinicians, patients and their families. 4. Assist to ensure overall compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards related to patient care. 5. Work with Director of Patient Care Services to identify staffing and staff development needs. 6. Facilities Interdisciplinary Group Meetings (IDG) and team meetings. Integrate input of IDG when making clinical or administrative decisions such as coverage for requested treatments and therapies, change in level of care, and patient discharge. 7. Assist with triaging patient---s needs and lead staff in clinical problem-solving as needed; assign clinicians to patients; oversee daily assignments of clinician visits that need to be covered. 8. Provide direct supervision of field staff for new hires and on going training and support for current staff as needed 9. Responsible for the oversight of the assessment and evaluation, intervention and documentation of patient and family needs. 11. Investigates problems, grievances and complaints and take corrective action. 12. Collaborates with the DPCS with implementation of initiatives and maintenance of Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement program expectations. 13. Responsible for managing clinician---s schedules during regular and after hours. 14. Ensures that mandatory compliance education and performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner 15. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of Medical Records including compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 16. Acts as a patient advocate. 17. Maintains continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops. 18. Participates in hiring and retention of employees 19. Assures that all clinical decision-making follows ethical guidelines. 20. Demonstrates positive leadership skills through effective communication and personnel selection, development and motivation. 21. All other tasks and duties deemed necessary and appropriate.

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