HHH - Clinical Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW
The CLINICAL MANAGER is a qualified professional responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of quality care services to the client. This individual is accountable for the agency’s adherence to federal, state, and local laws, accreditation, company standards, compliance, and reimbursable client care services. A Registered Nurse with a Baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or other health related field and two years clinical experience within the last three years in a home health agency is preferred; or A Registered Nurse with three years of clinical experience within the last five years in a home health agency, home care setting, or healthfacility is preferred.Essential Functions
Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association.
Provides leadership in promoting and maintaining standards and compliance with accreditation and licensure.
Supervises professional personnel in all aspects of their delivery of care.
Develops work methods and procedures that facilitate the rendering of high quality care. Assists field staff in monitoring changing needs of the client and or family.
Functions as a liaison with the community’s health-related resources.
Evaluates the employees under his/her supervision and submits the results to the Administrator for final approval.
Performs and monitors the skill competencies and services of the field employees.
Supervises the implementation of the Physician’s Plan of Treatment.
Coordinates the total Plan of Care with the appropriate resources based on ICD coding, PPS guidelines and input from billing/financial department, including insurance companies and authorizations as required.
Responsible for maintenance of current and accurate client records.
Participates in the selection and orientation of new employees.
Assists with the planning and direction of in-service educational programs.
Maintains ongoing communication with office staff and participates in staff conferences.
Assures coordination of HHA schedules.
Assists with performance improvement activities and serves as a member to the PI/QI Committee to assure total quality management.
Interprets nursing policies and procedures to non-nursing personnel.
Collaborates with Administration to provide necessary statistical and financial data for reimbursement of provider services.
Ensures professional scheduling and assignments as appropriate based on client needs, staff expertise, and geographical locations.
Ensures office filing/medical record functions are current, accurate, and effective.
Participates in local professional organizations and activities, promoting agency services.
Documents all client-related activities in a timely manner.
Maintains consistent attendance.
Submits all credentials in a timely manner.
Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner that follows all agency rules of conduct.
Provides oversight of all patient care services and personnel to include:
Making patient and personnel assignments
Coordinating patient care
Coordinating referrals
Assuring that patient needs are continually assessed
Assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care      
Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
Must be currently licensed (in good standing) in the state(s).
Must meet educational/experience requirements outlined in the laws of licensure states.
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and reimbursement principles is desired.
While performing responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk, hear, sit and use hands.  Required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, lift 15-20 pounds, climb, and kneel.  Close vision is also required. 
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, external vehicle fumes, major temperature changes, and various odors.  Noise level in the work environment is moderate.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. 

RISK EXPOSURE: 
High risk 
 
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Moderate lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.