Area Nurse Clinical Manager

Right at Home Montgomery -

Job Summary

Within the framework of the objectives and policies established by the Company, plans and coordinates clinical services with those of the administrative systems. Participate as a member of the company’s management team in planning, policy formulation, and administrative decision making with particular reference to the role, functions, and operations of the agency’s clinical services. In summary, is responsible for patient care, clinical, resource management, and oversight of the Quality Improvement Program. This position requires significant travel time out of the office visiting clients, caregivers, overseeing nurses and visiting healthcare facilities.

Area Nurse / Clinical Manager role must have healthcare management experience and home healthcare / homecare / hospital work experience with multiple age groups. Someone with working knowledge of local, state and federal funding sources and other applicable regulations would be a good fit for this dynamic leadership role.

Expected to work in office setting Monday through Friday. Expected to travel as needed to other offices throughout the state of Alabama.

Duties

Reflecting the core values of BRG services, LLC under the Right at Home Brand

1. Approachable

2. Collaborative

3. Accountable

4. Integrity

5. Authentic

· Supervision of all licensed staff (LPN, RN, and other future licensed staff). Directs, coordinates and supervises all clinical functions as well as maintains compliance with federal, state and local law and regulations as they apply to the provision of home visits to clients.

· Administering nursing program in home care to maintain standards of patient care, and also advises medical staff, department heads, and also administrators in matters related to nursing services. Assures compliance with agency policy and procedure, monitors job performance and completion of evaluations and counseling of clinical staff. This will be documented through:

1. Conducting and evaluation of clinical performances of all RN’s and LPN’s staff annually, or more frequently if need is indicated.

2. Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of the organizations Clinical personnel.

· Directs, coordinates and supervises all clinical functions as well as maintains compliance with federal, state and local law and regulations as they apply to the provision of home visits to clients.

· Assures compliance with agency policy and procedure, monitors job performance and completion of evaluations and counseling of clinical staff

· Initiate home health service pricing and billing through collaboration with the President. Annually update pricing of services, communicate to clients and update individual service contracts as necessary.

· Responsible for hiring, supervising, training, performance management and corrective action of clinical staff.

· Monitor client for changes in condition, medication & nutrition needs and update care plan, physician and family as necessary. Provide transitioning client with emotional support and encouragement towards activity participation.

· Review chart documentation and service agreements to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures. Policy development and monitoring must be in-line with BRG Services, LLC and the Joint Commission standards.

· Ensures client satisfaction levels are achieved through quality initiatives.

· Review client referral information and respond to home care service requests and inquiries in a timely manner

· Coordinate with departments to ensure services are provided, maintain list of hospitalized clients to confirm that services continue upon discharge.

· Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficient in computer use, including internet, word and excel.

· Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators, office staff, marketing and HR to assist them in continually improving all aspects of home health care