Clinical Director RN

Optum; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contributions

Job summary

CHRISTUS Home Health is seeking a Clinical Director to oversee and direct patient care operations for the home health facility. This role coordinates projects, ensures regulatory compliance, and strives to improve profitability while maintaining high-quality care.

The position requires an RN license in the state, a current driver's license, and at least one year of RN experience within the last 36 months. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Driver's license and vehicle access to commute as needed.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct patient care operations for the home health facility.
• Coordinate projects to support short- and long-range company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and agency policies.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

RN degree/licensure

Job description

Explore opportunities with CHRISTUS Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Clinical Director, you will oversee and direct the patient care operations of the home care facility. This includes: coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long range objectives of the company; oversight of the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care; implementing and maintaining administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations; enhancing the profitability of the agency; and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered. This position also acts as a liaison with management staff and other departments throughout the company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinates and completes assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long-range objectives of the company
• Oversees the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care
• Implements and maintains administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Enhances the profitability of the agency; and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered
• All CMS and state regulations must be followed regarding supervision of nursing services
• If Clinical Director is not an RN, Executive Director/Administrator or Patient Care Manager must be designated as supervising RN for nursing services unless state regulations dictate otherwise

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice or PT/OT/SLP, must have current applicable license in the state
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Must have at least one (1) year experience as a registered nurse within the last 36 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience in home health setting or related healthcare setting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,136 to $106,704 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.