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Position Overview
The Clinical Director is responsible and accountable for the planning, organizing, directing and evaluating nursing services of nursing location (non-PDHC offices). The Clinical Director (CD) is responsible for the management of all operational services for their location of responsibility. Working within the federal, state, and regional regulations covering home health the Nursing Director works innovatively to meet the needs of our exceptional patients while fulfilling the Aveanna’s mission of future growth. Collaborating closely with the Area Clinical Director, the CD establishes and participates in program development and implementation. The location nursing team members report up through the CD who oversees hiring, discipline, training, and all nursing related items.
Compensation : $85-93k base salary, plus bonus potential (up to 15% of salary based on branch performance), cell phone and mileage reimbursement. Up to 80 hours of vacation accrual in the first year, 48 hours of sick time accrual, 1 8-hour fun day and 1 8-hour inclusion day. Vacation hours accrual will increase to 120 hours of vacation after 1 st year.
Essential Job Functions
- Assign patients for day-to-day management to nursing coordinators and / or Nursing Supervisors / Managers
- Maintain open lines of communication with families and physicians
- Evaluate new referrals for admission with recommendations for nursing care
- Monitors clinical status of all patients and ensures coordination of patient care
- Monitors patient care to ensure quality and appropriateness of services
- Monitor staffing patterns of all patients
- Ensure compliance with Nurse Practice Act
- Evaluate and supervise staff based on mutually agreed upon goals in job descriptions
- Ensure that the RN supervisors / clinical care managers are aware of any updated policies and procedures
- Support and assist in registry nurse hiring, orientation and education PRN
- Maintain awareness of third party payer rules and regulations
- Assist and support marketing efforts
- Maintain awareness of monthly budget
- Maintain effective interdepartmental communication
- Performs and provides direct patient care as appropriate and needed
- Participates in location administrative and clinical call as needed
- Perform on site supervisory visits to assess client, family, environment, and clinical care givers and complete follow-up documentation as needed
Requirements
Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree preferredCurrent, unrestricted Nursing LicenseOne year of management experienceClinical or other work experience as per state and / or federal laws and regulationsValid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVRPreferences
One to two years pediatric / neonatal experience preferredOne year of home care experience preferredOther Skills / Abilities
Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all timesKnowledge and understanding of compliance with adherence to regulationsAbility to comfortably work with families with limited resourcesQuick-thinking and astute decision making skillsAttention to detailTime ManagementEffective problem-solving and conflict resolutionGood organization and communication skillsAbility to remain calm and professional in stressful situationsStrong commitment to clinical excellenceQuick-thinking and astute decision making skillsEffective problem-solving and conflict resolutionExcellent organization and communication skillsLeadership skillsAbility to train and supervise staffPhysical Demands
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand EnglishMust be able to travel; company does not provide vehicles or transportationOccasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 poundsMust be able to lift 50 poundsProlonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingMust be able to sit and climb stairsMust have visual and hearing acuityMust have strong sense of smell and touchMust be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceMust be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportOccasional rapid movement and physical agility in response to the spontaneity of children and those patients with neurological impairmentEnvironment
Performs duties in an office environment with occasional field visits during agency operating hoursMust be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsOther Duties
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.
Vaccination Requirements
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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