Clinical Nurse Manager

healogics; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Healogics, the leading provider of advanced wound care in the United States with 300,000+ patients treated annually across 600+ sites, seeks an experienced RN leader for wound care program management. You will supervise clinical staff, coordinate case management, and drive quality and compliance with CMS guidelines and HPAA.

You will partner with the Program Director and Medical Director to meet program objectives, manage budgets, and ensure excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• RN license required and maintained throughout employment.
• ADN minimum; BSN preferred.
• 1 year RN experience; 2+ years preferred; supervisory experience preferred.
• Wound care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in Case Management responsibilities with patient assessments and education in wound care.
• Provide clinical oversight to RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CMAs, and other staff.
• Collaborate with hospital staff, Wound Care Center Providers, Program Director and Medical Director on patient needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements while complying with HPAA, DOH, hospital and Healogics requirements.
• Lead staff development, in-services, and orientation; recognize staff performance.
• Coordinate program objectives from a budgeting and financial perspective with Program Director.
• Coordinate vein clinic activities if Vein Care services are offered.
• Help achieve Wound Care Center quality indicators in collaboration with leadership.
• May function as a scribe and assume hyperbaric safety or chamber operator duties when trained.
• Provide patient care as staffing needs dictate and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Planning & organization

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Multi-project management

Customer service

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Change management

Teaching & training

Documentation & compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients' lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non‑healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out‑patient clinic partnerships.

All clinicians working in a Healogics Center must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Proficient in all responsibilities related to Case Management. May be required to provide case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management.
• Organizes and prioritizes clinical responsibilities, provides clinical oversight to clinical staff, such as Registered Nurses (RNs); Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs); Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs); Hyperbaric Oxygen Technicians, etc.
• Collaborates with other health care providers, key hospital personnel, Wound Care Center Providers, Program Director, and Medical Director regarding clinical and patient needs.
• Consistently looks at current processes and procedures, and identifies and implements areas of improvement, while complying with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HPAA), the Department of Health (DOH), as well as hospital and Healogics requirements.
• Engages in staff development, providing general in services as well as individual instruction and orientation.
• Provides staff recognition through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
• Collaborates with Program Director in coordination of program objectives, from a budgetary and financial perspective.
• If the program also provides Vein Care services, coordinates vein clinic and assists in providing care as needed after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed.
• Collaborates with Program Director and Medical Director to achieve Wound Care Center quality indicators.
• May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics and hospital policies.
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training.
• Following required hyperbaric training, may act as a chamber operator or an emergency chamber operator.
• Performs patient care based on Center staffing needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) license - to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) minimum required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• One year experience as an RN required. Two (2) or more years' experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Wound care certification preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Planning, organization, prioritization and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and to communicate in laymen's terms at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong customer service skills and follow-up skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Team-building and motivational skills.
• Research and teaching skills.
• Change management and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) preferred.
• Working knowledge of systems/applications in hospital databases and web-based databases.

Physical Demands:

Being in a stationary positi