What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Clinical Manager position at St. Francis Reflections?
Under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Operation, the Clinical Manager is the leader of the Patient Care Team and responsibilities include: supervise, evaluate and coordinate the various members of the Interdisciplinary Team; directs patient care services for the team, and serves as patient advocate and coordinator for health care providers in the community who are involved in the care of the team’s patients. Position is salaried full time, exempt.
EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Nursing; Bachelor degree in Nursing preferred. One year supervisory experience of like or similar position in hospice preferred; or 2 years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in health care organization.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES REQUIRED:
Current and valid Florida RN license. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing required within one (1) year of hire.
EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Possess and utilize excellent English oral and written communication skills. Facile in use of Microsoft Office Software and preferred knowledge in use of hospice clinical system (i.e. Misys).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift, push, pull twenty five (25) pounds without difficulty. Good visual and audio acuity. Able to work under varying degrees of stress. Ability to work in various facility and home environments including those with exposure to tobacco, smoke, and pets.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct patient care services for the team.
Review information on all pending patient admissions, all new admissions and “live” discharges.
Responsible for maintenance of complete and accurate data and documentation in the medical record.
Monitors the type and level of team services provided (staffing, medications, supplies, level of care changes) to assure that they are appropriate and responsive to patient/family needs.
Manages team schedule and assures coordination of services.
Facilitates IDT assuring interdisciplinary input into the plan of care.
During periods of low census or staff shortages, fills in and provides patient care within their scope.
Participates in clinical on-call rotation.
Other duties as assigned.
STAFF SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT:
Interviews, selects, trains, supervises, evaluates and recommends dismissal of team staff in collaboration with other appropriate management staff.
Assures staff competence and performance levels through making field visits, evaluating documentation and providing team based educational in-services.
Acts as resource and mentor for staff regarding clinical issues, documentation, inter and intra team problem solving and appropriate customer service behavior.
Reviews and approves payroll, assuring that employees have documented accurate time, mileage and additional expenses.
Assures that licensed practical nurses, hospice aides and other care assistants work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Operations.
