Clinical Director - Registered Nurse
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Allentown
Posted on: September 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Overview -
The Clinical Director is responsible and accountable for managing
all clinical operations. -Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing
services in their locations. - The Clinical Director operates
within federal, state, and local home health regulations and
organizational policies and procedures. The Clinical Director works
to meet the needs of patients while fulfilling Aveanna's commitment
to grow and provide appropriate levels of care to our patients.
Collaborating closely with area clinical leadership, the Clinical
Director establishes and participates in program development and
implementation. The Clinical Director oversees the hiring,
discipline and training of all clinical staff and any other
nursing-related items.
Essential Job Functions
Assign patients for day-to-day management to the Clinical
Supervisor and the Clinical Manager (if applicable).
Maintain open lines of communication with patients, families, and
physicians.
Communicate and collaborate with all pertinent stakeholders.
Evaluate new referrals and provide recommendations for nursing
care.
Available to take on-call duties as assigned, demonstrating a
commitment to providing timely and responsive patient care whenever
needed. -
Uphold and promote adherence to CHAP (Community Health
Accreditation Program) standards, ensuring the delivery of
high-quality and compliant nursing services.
Contribute to retention initiatives by fostering a supportive,
engaging work environment, and providing valuable insights to
enhance caregiver satisfaction and longevity within the
organization.
Work in tandem with the Executive Director to promote the
achievement of location financial objectives.
Monitor clinical status of all patients and ensure coordination of
patient care.
Monitor patient care to ensure quality and appropriateness of
services.
Conduct investigations to ensure that required documentation is
completed and submitted within designated timeframes according to
state rules, regulations, and company policy.
Monitor staffing patterns of all patients in collaboration with
operational team to promote acceptable staffing levels.
Ensure compliance with Nurse Practice Act
Evaluate, supervise and support clinical staff.
Ensure that the clinical staff are aware of any new and/or updated
policies and procedures.
Maintain third-party payor rules and regulations.
Assist and support marketing efforts and maintain awareness of
monthly budget.
Maintain effective interdepartmental communications.
Assess and provide direct patient care as needed.
Participate in location administrative and clinical calls as
needed.
Perform on-site supervisory visits to assess client, family,
environment, and clinical caregivers and complete follow-up
documentation as needed.
Promote positive customer satisfaction within the internal and
external teams.
Requirements
Diploma, Associate, or bachelor's degree in nursing from state
accredited RN program
Clinical or other work experience as per state and/or federal laws
and regulations
One year of management experience
RN licensure in designated states as appropriate
Valid Driver's License and Acceptable MVR
Preferences
Two (2) years' experience as a clinical supervisor and ability to
effectively administer a private duty program.
Other Skills / Abilities
Must adhere to confidentiality standards and professional
boundaries.
Knowledge and understanding of compliance, and adherence to
regulations.
Ability to comfortably work with families with limited
resources.
Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills.
Attention to detail.
Time Management.
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful
situations.
Strong commitment to clinical excellence
Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills.
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
Excellent organization and communication skills
Leadership skills
Ability to train and supervise staff.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
Must be able to travel; company does not provide vehicles or
transportation.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of up to 40
pounds.
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching,
twisting.
Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
Must have visual and hearing acuity.
Must have a strong sense of smell and touch.
Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment
without assistance.
Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to
emergency situations in the home or during transport.
Occasional rapid movement and physical agility in response to the
spontaneity of children and those patients with neurological
impairment.
Environment
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which
may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious
diseases.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or
without notice.
Vaccine Requirement
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees
must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant
jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject
to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.As an
employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must
comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant
jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject
to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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