RN Area Director Clinical Service - Private Duty Home Health

Description

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate RN - Area Director Clinical Service for Private Duty home health to join our team.

Why Complete Home Care?

Join our team at Complete Home Care be a part of a company that strives to provide the best care for our patients while building a team of dedicated employees. If you want a company that appreciates your skills, compassion, and heart, then Complete Home Care is the place for you! We take pride in not only providing excellent care to our patients but also creating a positive team environment with employee support.

We provide

Benefits eligibility now starts the 1st of the month following employment.

• Competitive base Pay
• Great Incentive Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401 (K), Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short- Long-Term Disability
• Mileage Reimbursement
• PTO
• Team Events
• Recruitment Incentive Program
• Continuing Education Training
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Performance Incentives
• Family Team Environment

General Summary: The Area Director of Clinical Services is a registered professional nurse who ensures the quality of patient care in the home. The primary function is to oversee the clinical departments and monitor appropriate staffing and productivity for the assigned agencies. The nurse coordinates 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 the Company's mission, vision, and values.
• Direct and coordinate clinical departments and branches; assume responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation)
• Participate in activities relevant to professional services, including developing qualifications and assigning Agency personnel for assigned agencies.
• Supervise and provide directions to subordinates in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients' needs, and continuity of services by appropriate healthcare personnel.
• Ensure execution of all job functions and job descriptions for service staff (direct and supervisory). Execute a consistent companywide orientation and staff education program.
• Assist with the interview process to select and hire quality home health personnel. Identify areas of training needed to develop any staff member further.
• Participate with the Administrator and Chief Executive Officer in formulating a business plan, i.e., Strategic Goals, resource allocation plan(s), and a yearly budget.
• Assure productivity requirements of full-time, specific package, and contract staff. Assist the Administrator with planning activities to develop administrative and clinical policies and practices for the agencies assigned.
• Oversee all QAPI and utilization review activities, including timely initiating corrective action plans and controls.
• Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and other third-party payors through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
• Monitor systems and identify problem areas to the Administrator verbally, electronically, and through written reports.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.
• Promote and educate regarding infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitate other team members' use of these skills to achieve desirable outcomes.

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Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience as a registered nurse obtained within the last 36 months.
• One year of experience in home health care is preferred.
• Management experience preferred.

Skills:

• Nursing skills are defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate 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. The employee is responsible for renewing their driver’s license before it expires to continue employment.
• Current State professional license as an RN in any/all applicable states.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting is required.
• Ability to operate office equipment, which may include heavy lifting, bending, and standing
• If visiting patients, prolonged standing and walking are required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and courteously at all times.
• It 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 a flexible schedule.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Available for PRN emergency calls at all times in person and via telecommunications.
• If required to make patient visits, may work in patients' homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements:

• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
• Basic office equipment.