Registered Nurse Clinical Manager

Company: Nexus HR
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

Clinical Manager (Registered Nurse) - GeorgiaCompensation:

• $90,000 - $95,000per year DOE
• Quarterly Bonus
• $5000 after a yearBenefits:
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k
  • Health Benefits (Medical & Dental)
  • Health Spending Account
  • Company Cell Phone
  • Company laptop
  • Fleet Car for eligible employees* (after 6 months to 1 year)Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a Registered Nurse to function as a Clinical Manager for a reputable, locally owned and operated hospice company, servicing eighteen counties within the metropolitan Atlanta area.The ideal candidate will have to provide Hospice care to the terminally ill hospice patient twenty-four hours/day, seven days/week. with on-call at least once a month.About The JobTo work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care. Oversees and supervises all Hospice care to patients and families in all settings.Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Supervise the planning, coordination and delivery of the interdisciplinary group interventions.
    • Assign patient/family to appropriate staff member(s).
    • Participate and provide leadership in the team for regular interdisciplinary group meetings; the development, review and revision of the patient/family plan of care; facilitation of problem solving sessions; and delivery of team support.
    • Implement and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
    • Serve as a member of the management team in order to address problems associated with the delivery of services and staff development needs, to put forth suggestions for appropriate additions/changes in policies and procedures and to give peer input to enhance and improve the management function.
    • Supervise the maintenance of medical records ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
    • Provide supervision of support and clerical staff in cooperation with other members of the management team.
    • Oversee clinical supervision of nursing personnel, Hospice Aides and Homemakers.
    • Conduct appropriate supervisory visits which allow for clinical observation of performance of assigned team members.
    • Provide information for inclusion in written performance evaluations for all staff assigned to the team in cooperation with appropriate members of the management team.
    • Provide leadership and counsel to nursing personnel to measurably enhance staff development.
    • Identify need for staff education and assist in the development of inservice programs for interdisciplinary groups.
    • Assist in education/training programs
    • Participates in developing standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective service to patients and families. Has joint responsibility with the Administrator for seeing that standards are met.
    • Participates in developing objectives for Hospice.
    • Is responsible for seeing that objectives are implemented.
    • Consults with the Administrator to determine a staffing pattern which will accomplish stated objectives and promote maximum level of utilization of personnel.
    • Is responsible for recruiting, hiring, evaluating and terminating service personnel.
    • Participates in planning for the orientation of new employees. Conducts selected orientation classes.
    • Plans and arranges for consultation needs of staff; prepares and maintains current policies and procedures which meet Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation standards, state and federal laws, etc. and implements; revises concurrently.
    • Displays a willingness to support the policies and procedures and uses appropriate channels for change of such policies; establishes criteria and procedures for selection, promotion and termination of employment of service personnel.
    • Participates in establishing the functions and qualifications for each service position; coordinates interdisciplinary team services:
    • Assures ongoing assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary group plan of care.
    • Assures physician approval of plans for continuity of medical care.
    • Provides individual or group support concerning job related stress or issues.
    • Organizes Hospice to delineate and delegate authority, functional responsibility, lines of relationship and communication to provide safe and therapeutically effective service.
    • Participates in coordinating Hospice's services with services of other community agencies.
    • Serves as a role model for all colleagues by setting an example of high standards in dress, conduct, cooperation and job performance.
    • Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
    • Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality, fulfills job requirements without regard to time involved.
    • Serves as a resource person to employees.
    • Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with the physicians.
    • Investigates and reports any problem relating to patient care or conditions which might harm the patient and/or employee well-being.
    • Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occurrence to the Administrator.
    • Attends pertinent continuing education programs other than routine inservices and shares information with staff.
    • Works with the Administrator in identifying budgetary requirements and determining appropriate use of allocations.
    • Monitor equipment for appropriate use and take steps to keep misuse to a minimum.
    • Oversees Hospice's ongoing Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
    • Provides 24 hour/day, seven (7) days/week on-call coverage.
    • Plans and supervises the Hospice.
    • Ensures that patients' plans of care are developed, implemented and evaluated.
    • Conducts patient case conferences, in-services, staff meetings and maintains documentation; participates in community education projects.
    • Ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are available.
    • Is normally available at all times during and after operating hours; may designate a qualified temporary replacement if he/she will not be available.
    • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local rules, accreditation standards and Hospice policies in all patient care aspects of the Hospice.
    • Oversees staffing and assignments.
    • Addresses and corrects all patient concerns.Qualifications:
      • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
      • Two years of hospice or home health experience is preferred.
      • Minimum 3 year's experience as a Registered Nurse.
      • Current valid driver's license
      • Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations
      • Reliable transportation with appropriate insurance coverage
      • Great communication skills (verbal and written)
      • Able to work in two Atlanta, GA or in Alpharetta, GA

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