Clinical Supervisor - Registered Nurse

Requisition # : 200487

Location : Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Category : Clinical Care and Support

Salary : Starting at $75,000.00 per year

Position Details

Position Overview

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for overall management and supervision of patient care activities within the home care setting and provides ongoing supervision, clinical education, support, and evaluation of clinical caregivers. The Clinical Supervisor works with other team members to ensure an appropriate level of staffing and coordination of care to meet patient goals. This position requires an ability to be flexible and work with all members of the health care team.

Essential Job Functions

Assume responsibility in coordinating care to assigned patients, establishing a goal directed care plan from admission to discharge including a comprehensive, ongoing assessment of patients' needs.

Perform on-site supervisory visits to assess patient, family, environment, and clinical caregivers and complete timely follow-up documentation.

Availability to take on-call duties as assigned, demonstrating a commitment to providing timely and responsive patient care whenever needed.

Uphold and promote adherence to CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program) standards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and compliant nursing services.

Contribute to retention initiatives by fostering a supportive, engaging work environment, and providing valuable insights to enhance caregiver satisfaction and longevity within the organization.

Ensure availability and proper operation of necessary equipment and supplies related to patient care.

Ability to assess patients and provide direct patient care as needed.

Promote and manage expectations and satisfaction with internal and external customers.

Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing services,

Analyze and report clinical data and relevant findings that could provide opportunities to improve patient outcomes or mitigate risk.

Provide nursing updates and obtain re-authorization for continued care.

Provide ongoing supervision, orientation, training, education, and evaluation of clinical caregivers.

Adhere to professional practice standards within the organization.

Contribute to the advancement of the individual's professional development.

Participate in employment decisions affecting clinical caregivers, including hiring and termination as appropriate.

Maintain compliance in accordance with company policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and professional standards within the state of practice.

Maintain a professional demeanor consistent with registered nurse standards of practice.

Adhere to ethical principles and foster a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory attitude.

Participate in after-hours calls, as needed.

Promote an environment of quality and safe patient care.

Follows the location chain of command for reporting and communicating essential information.

Diploma, Associate, or bachelor's degree in nursing from state accredited RN program

Clinical or other work experience as per state and / or federal laws and regulations

RN licensure in designated state(s) as appropriate

Valid Driver's license and Acceptable MVR

Preferences

RN experience and the knowledge, experience, and ability to effectively administer the private duty program.

Other Skills / Abilities

Must always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.

Knowledge and understanding of compliance with adherence to regulations.

Ability to comfortably work with families with limited resources.

Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills.

Attention to detail.

Time Management

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Excellent organization and communication skills

Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.

Strong commitment to clinical excellence

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.

Must be able to travel; company does not provide vehicles or transportation.

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of up to 40 pounds.

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.

Must be able to sit and climb stairs.

Must have visual and hearing acuity.

Must have a strong sense of smell and touch.

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

Occasional rapid movement and physical agility in response to the spontaneity of children and those patients with neurological impairment

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Vaccine Requirement

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.