Home Health Clinical Director RN/Registered Nurse

Aveanna Healthcare
US - Massachusetts - Waltham
November 1, 2024

The Nursing Director provides overall management and supervision of client care activities within the home care setting. Work in conjunction with other team members to ensure appropriate level of staffing and coordination of care in order to meet client goals. This position requires an ability to be flexible and work with all members of the health care team and provide ongoing supervision, clinical education, support, and evaluation to the nursing staff. This role will support the Area Clinical Director in oversight of the location which may include communication of updated policies and procedures case load assignment, additional clinical needs, but not limited to:

Responsibilities of the Clinical Director:

Maintain open lines of communication with families and physicians

Assume responsibility in coordinating care to assigned clients, establishing a goal directed care plan from admission to discharge which includes a comprehensive ongoing assessment of clients' needs
Perform on site supervisory visits to assess client, family, environment, and clinical care givers and complete follow-up documentation
Monitors patient care to ensure quality and appropriateness of services
Ensure availability and proper operation of necessary equipment and supplies related to patient care
Provide direct client care as needed

Ensure that the RN supervisors/clinical care managers are aware of any updated policies and procedures
Promote and manage expectations and satisfaction with internal and external customers
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nurse practice and nursing services, analyzing appropriate data and information to identify opportunities for collaboration with all stakeholders in order to improve services and patient outcomes
Provide nursing updates and obtain re-authorization for continued care
Provide ongoing supervision, orientation, training, education, and evaluation of clinical field staff

Identify professional practice standards within the organization and identify areas of strengths as well as areas for professional practice development
Contribute to nursing education and professional development of staff, students, and colleagues
Participate in employment decisions affecting nursing staff, including hiring and termination as appropriate
Maintain compliance in accordance with company policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and professional standards within the state of practice
Maintain a professional demeanor consistent with registered nurse standards of practice

Provide best practice in delivery of nursing care to the appropriate population and adhere to the standards of professional nursing practice
Base decisions and actions on ethical principles and foster a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory climate in which care is delivered in a manner sensitive to socio-cultural diversity
Participate in call for after hour's client care
Promote an environment of quality and safe client care through participation, development, and adherence to the QA plan and associated activities and metrics
Ability to assess clients and provide direct client care as needed

Support and assist in registry nurse hiring, orientation and education PRN
Maintain awareness of third-party payer rules and regulations
Assist and support marketing efforts
Maintain awareness of monthly budget

Requirements:

Diploma, Associate, or bachelor's degree in nursing from state accredited RN program
RN licensure in designated states as appropriate
Valid Driver's license and Acceptable MVR.
Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Leadership Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

RN (Required)

Benefits of the Med-Surg Nurse:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
2 Weeks' Vacation (3 weeks after year 1)

Mileage Reimbursement
1 Week Sick time
Cell phone reimbursement.
401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching*
Easy access to state-of-the-art technology for electronic charting during point of care

Paid Training & Continuous Professional Development
Complete EMR System

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 25 pounds
Must be able to lift 50 pounds

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 that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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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