RN Clinical Manager LifePath Hospice

Chapters Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System's LifePath Hospice seeks a Clinical Manager to oversee patient care delivered by designated clinical staff, manage personnel, and ensure regulatory compliance across 24/7 operations in home health and hospice.

Requirements include a BSN or higher, active RN license in the state, BLS, and 3+ years nursing experience with supervisory experience; strong leadership, communication, and planning abilities; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for home visits as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field is required.
• Active RN license in state of hire, or compact license.
• BLS for healthcare professionals required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees clinical staff to ensure efficient patient care delivery 24/7.
• Leads complex patient care conferences to meet care plans.
• Determines patient needs and appropriate level of care.
• Directs weekly IDG meetings (if applicable).
• Provides performance feedback and monitors staff accountability.
• Coordinates patient care with internal and external teams.
• Manages staffing with Director within budget and model.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and timely care plan updates.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical operations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

RN license (state)

BLS certification

Job description

## RN Clinical Manager LifePath HospiceApply: Temple Terrace, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R2611768**It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!****When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!**Role: The Clinical Manager (CM) is responsible for direct oversight of all aspects of patient care provided by the staff members of the designated clinical staff including personnel management.Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education • Active license as RN in the State hired to work, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license required. • Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience • One (1) year of supervisory/management experience preferred.• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023 • Previous oncology, hospice or home health experience preferred • Previous experience in providing geriatric care preferred for Nursing Home CMs preferred • Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy • Demonstrated skills and ability in: fiscal accountability, communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, individual team motivation, planning and organizing, conflict resolution and other leadership qualities • Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms • Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in English • Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area Company serves • Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families • Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Leadership Success Factors: • Communication. Express thoughts and ideas clearly. Adapt communication style to fit audience. • Initiative. Originate action to achieve goals. • Management Identification. Identify with and accept the problems and responsibilities of management. • Judgment. Make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions, factual information and in consideration of organizational resources. • Planning, Organizing and Controlling. Establish course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; plan proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources. Monitor results. • Leadership. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding others. • Ethics. Model highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior, adopting a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Regulatory Compliance: Educate and monitor staff regarding their own and the organization's responsibilities for regulatory compliance. Job Responsibilities: • Oversees clinical staff to ensure that the patient care delivery is efficient and effective with achievement of desired clinical outcomes 24/7. • Facilitates/participates in complex patient care conferences to facilitate meeting expected outcomes established in the plan of care. • Assists team, staff members to accurately determine patients’ clinical needs, along with the appropriate level of care. • Directs weekly IDG meetings in an efficient and effective manner (if applicable). • Provides performance feedback and monitors accountability of clinical staff through documentation audits, reports, quality monitoring and supervisory visits. • Facilitates seamless coordination of patients’ care between all parties, internal and external. • Administers direct nursing care to select patients, as deemed appropriate, to maintain own clinical competence and/or to assess particular patient requirement and to provide modeling to staff. • Works with Director to manage staffing in accordance with staffing model and budget. • Collaborates with other teams and departments, i.e., Pharmacy, Infusion Program, DME, HospiceHelp24, Continuous Care Program, Hospice Houses and Admissions, to ensure all patient care needs are met. • Ensures all required processes are completed in a timely manner to support regulatory compliance, e.g., recertification updates, care plans, physician orders. • Participates in QAPI projects and activities. • Ensures timely attention to and effective solutions for patient/family concerns and complaints. • Performs other duties as assigned.**Compensation Pay Range:**$85,270.05 - $133,234.45**This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.**