Clinical Manager at Fairmont Homecare

Lubbock, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Decision Making, Clinical Supervision, Patient Care Coordination, Staff Management, Audit Participation, Case Review

Industry

Home Health Care Services

Description

Description Join Life Care Home Health Family! Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services. Why Work With Us? Nestmed AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring! Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance Flexible schedules & career growth opportunities Continuing education & recognition programs Supportive, family-like team culture Make a difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance. Apply today and grow with us! General Summary: The Clinical Manager maintains the quality of client care in accordance with the Agency’s objectives and policies, through planning, coordination, and implementation and evaluation of the home health services provided. This position also directs and manages the field staff of the Agency while coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring Agency. Patient Population: All patients assigned to the provider numbers in the employee’s area of responsibility. Essential Functions: Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times. Coordinate and schedule the daily work load of the office while utilizing Agency personnel to their fullest capacity. Provide daily supervision of field nurses and Home Health Aides to ensure the quality of services and maintenance of standards. Review and investigate the clinical content, diagnoses, medical history, medications, fee status and other procedures from the records of clients. Direct staff toward the appropriate use of community resources. Appraise staff performance during their probationary period and annually with the Director of Clinical Services, provides the teaching and counseling necessary to enhance the delivery of services and the professional development of nursing and health aide staff. Identify and evaluate client needs and appropriateness of home care by reviewing the initial intake screening form before assignment of direct care staff. Participate in community related functions as necessary. Assist with the orientation of new professional staff to familiarize them with Agency policies and procedures. Take client visits in the home setting as needed. Participate in audits, U.R. interdisciplinary team conferences and represents Agency in the community as requested. Review each clinician’s schedule for recertification, discharges, and aide supervisory visits. Review weekly schedule submitted by clinician for changes or updates. Perform other duties as directed by Area DOCS/ DOCS. May be requested by Area DOCS/ DOCS to backup other clinical staff when necessary. This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Supervises: Designated Field Staff Requirements Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse in a Home Health Agency. 1 year of management experience. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively. Demonstrates proven decision making skills. If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. Must read, write and comprehend English. Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing. Licensure/Certification: Current driver’s license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver’s license before it expires in order to continue employment. Current State professional license as an RN in any/all applicable states. Current CPR Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting required in an office environment which involves minimal and occasional lifting of medical supplies and charts. If visiting patients, prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds as well as carry up to 30 pounds. The ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client’s condition and to perform client care. Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and Agency needs. Environmental/Working Conditions: Performs duties in an office environment during Agency operating hours. Ability to work flexible schedule. Ability to travel locally. Some exposure to unpleasant weather. If required to make patient visits, may work in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Manager oversees the quality of client care and manages field staff to ensure adherence to agency policies and standards. This includes coordinating daily workloads, supervising nurses and aides, and conducting clinical record reviews.