Job Description

Job Description

RN Home Health Manager

Position Summary

The Clinical Manager has primary responsibility to oversee the Private Home Care/Home Support services provided. This position is responsible for the coordination of care across the continuum as well as overseeing nursing, home health aide, and private care services both at our communities. This position functions in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation, State and Federal Regulations, our policies, procedures, and standards.

Job Specific Duties

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manages and oversees the daily operations of the Private Home Care/Home Support services, including daily schedules and supervision of staff relative to Home Support services, interaction with residents and family members and support systems and support for the clinical needs of residents. Supervises the delivery of Home Support services to Enhanced Living residents.
• Provides clinical case management to Independent Living residents across our continuum of care, attending care plan and family meetings, as applicable
• In coordination with the Administrator, provides clinical oversight and management of the Certified Home Health agency in the absence of the Clinical Manager – Home Health Support
• Collaborates on an ongoing basis with the Resident Care Manager and participates as a member of the Care Coordination committee
• Conducts interdisciplinary team meetings to facilitate care coordination and facilitates interdisciplinary team communication
• Serves as an on-call manager for the Home Support/Home Health departments on a rotating basis with other clinical leaders
• Assumes responsibility for our Home Health Administrator in their absence
• Serves as a member of the quality improvement committee and contributes to the establishment and monitoring of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Activities
• Follows all Emergency Management Plans and actively participates in fire and evacuation drills
• Meets department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements
• Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
• Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed

Education and Experience

• Bachelor in Science of Nursing or equivalent degree
• Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a professional nursing role in a home health care setting.
• Leadership a plus
• Clear and extensive understanding of Federal and State Regulations for Home Care
• Proficient with computer software programs

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community
• Must be able capable of lifting up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Will be subject to frequent interruptions
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours and to work in other areas temporarily, when necessary
• May be subject to call-backs during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster)
• This position requires regular weekend and holiday work

Other Duties as Required

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.

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