Clinical Manager
Location: Woodhaven Michigan
Description: Arbor Hospice is currently interviewing Clinical Manager right now, this vacancy will be placed in Michigan. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Location: Woodhaven, MI
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), Roth 401(k)
Employment Type: Full-time
The mission of Arbor Hospice is to give comfort, assurance and care to families and patients who have life limiting illnesses, and to educate and nurture others in this care.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Clinical Manager is responsible for daily direction of the clinical care of patients and their families. The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered appropriately and for the supervision of clinical personnel. Manages activities that contribute to a comprehensive program of quality assessment and improvement for clinical services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Receives case referrals. Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine hospice needs. Assigns appropriate hospice personnel to case as needed. Conferences with Medical Director regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services.
2.Collaborates with t! he Vice President, Clinical Services to develop programs to en! hance organizational visibility.
3.Acts as a coach, mentor and resource for the clinical staff.
4.Manages the financial performance of the branch assigned, and controls expenses within budget.
5.Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, confer¬ences, record review and the services provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services; and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
6.Reviews patient's medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures and clinical course.
Job Title/Position: Clinical Manager
7.Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.
8.Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facil! itate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
9.Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to Clinical Director and hospice personnel.
10.Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new employees and makes recommendations for employment of individuals. Assists in the orientation of new employees.
11.Assists the Vice President, Clinical Services and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation and evaluation of inservice and con¬tinuing education programs. Assists in the formulating, revising, implementing, and evaluating organization policies, procedures, goals and objectives, both short and long range.
12.Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and accrediting body’s standards with agency policies and procedures.
13.Manages the financial performanc! e of the branch assigned, and controls expenses within budget. Ensures ! productivity targets of all staff are met.
14.Assesses health needs of community and assists in the development of plan(s)/ program(s) to meet needs. Participates in public relation and community activities that promote the organization's role as an effective member of the hospice and health care delivery system. Promotes customer service orientation to all hospice personnel.
15.Participates actively in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
16.Participates in on-call.
17.Performs other duties and activities as delegated by the Clinical Director.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1.Registered nurse with current licensure to practice profes¬sional nursing in the State of Michigan and maintain such licensure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and perform within the scope specified.
2.BSN degree is preferred.
3.Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two (! 2) years management or supervisory experience. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
4.Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5.Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
6.Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
7.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
8.Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
9.Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Arbor Hospice.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:55:21 GMT