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Helping Hands Home Health division continues rapid growth and we are looking for a Clinical Supervisor to join our team. Helping Hands is an employer of choice and offers: Competitive Pay Work-Life Balance 401k Match Paid Time Off Flexible Schedule Medical Insurance and more The Clinical Manager provides oversight of all patient care services and personnel including nursing, home health aide, medical social work, physical therapy, speech-language pathology and occupational therapy staff and contractors for the Medicare certified home health agency. This oversight must include the following: making patient and personnel assignments; coordinating patient care; coordinating referrals; assuring that patient needs are continually assessed; and assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care. Manages the safety and infection control program; ensures medical records are maintained appropriately; oversees clinical record review, and maintenance of medical supplies. Participates with the Administrator in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement process and assures that all clinical disciplines function according to licensure, state law, and Medicare/Medicaid standards for Home Health. The Clinical Manager reports to and receives consultation, direction and supervision from the Administrator. In the absence of the Administrator, the Clinical Manager is authorized in writing by the Managing Member and Administrator to act on behalf of the Administrator with the same responsibilities and obligations as the Administrator. This person is available at all times during the operating hours of the agency to participate in activities relevant to the professional services provided, including the development of qualifications and assignments of personnel. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direction, supervision and consultation to the clinical staff. Clinically manages and oversees patient care by performing the following functions: Making patient and personnel assignments; Coordinating patient care; Coordinating referrals; Assuring that patient needs are continually assessed; and Assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care. Serves as a resource to all agency personnel regarding clinical activities. Oversees the provision of the nursing, aide, medical social work and therapy services to patients in Home Health consistent with standards of practice, community need, agency policies and procedures, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and State Home Health licensure laws. Develops written goals, objectives and activities for the delivery of home health services. Assists Administrator in establishing the responsibilities and qualifications for clinical services positions. Develops clinical policies and procedures for the delivery of patient services. Incorporates Process Improvement principles into clinical service delivery. Participates in program planning, identifying new program areas, establishing policies and procedures related to service delivery and evaluation of agency programs. Participates as a member of the Professional Advisory Committee and reports all appropriate and relevant information relative to the provision of clinical services. Supervises the provision of clinical nursing care to patients and provides care on an as-needed basis. Works with clinical staff to assist as needed with difficult care issues and to alter patient plans of care. Advises, assists and collaborates with clinicians on an as-needed basis to assess patient situations, staff problems, and coordinates physician referrals. Ensures that each patient receives quality care consistent with agency policies based on patient need and state/federal guidelines. Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills in overseeing the provision of nursing care to home health patients on a high quality, consistent basis in accordance with the mission of Helping Hands Home Care Service. Develops and maintains the agency’s Nursing and Clinical Policy and Procedure Manuals. Demonstrates basic keyboarding and computer skills and is able to use agency software. Oversees proper maintenance of medical/clinical records. Complies with and instructs staff in general orientation to agency policies and procedures. In absence of the Administrator, the Clinical Manager assumes the role of the Administrator in charge with the same responsibilities and obligations as the Administrator. Assists Administrator with recruiting, recommending for hire, and terminating home health employees and contract personnel. Assists Administrator with determining staffing patterns that will accomplish objectives and promote maximum utilization of personnel. Helps identify staff development needs and ensures that inservices are held and continuing education opportunities for staff are sought and encouraged. Informs the Administrator of patient care and/or staffing issues or personnel issues on a timely basis. Oversees on-call schedules and maintains that services are coordinated, and care is available through Home Health Care RNs 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Understands the need for staff and contractor productivity and effective utilization. Utilizes available data resources, such as reports for scheduling and supervising staff relative to assignments and visits. Assists in the investigation of patient and customer concerns and complaints. Ensures effective and efficient utilization of personnel in accordance with established productivity guidelines. Appropriately manages staffing to accommodate referrals. Works with the Administrator to recruit, train, and maintain staff based on agency and community needs. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Degree in nursing from an NLN accredited program or the equivalent. Additional years of experience in nursing management may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in nursing, with at least two (2) years in home health or community health nursing required. Minimum one (1) year in a supervisory or management position.
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