Clinical Nurse Manager - Clinical

Company: Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

Clinical Nurse ManagerPURPOSE OF THE JOB

In conjunction with the ASHI, the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is responsible for overseeing the professional nursing staff and certified nursing assistants in the delivery of Home Care Clinical Services.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

* Under the guidance of the ASHI, the CNM will supervise and manage all personnel who provide direct patient care.
* The CNM will assist the ASHI to ensure the professional standards of community nursing practice are maintained by all nurses providing care.
* In conjunction with the ASHI, adhere to Agency procedure and patient care policy.
* In conjunction with the ASHI, establish service policies and procedures regarding safety, universal precautions, and infection control.
* The CNM will assist the ASHI with the adoption of policies for, and keep records of, criteria for admission to service, case assignments, and case management.
* In conjunction with the ASHI, be responsible for the clinical record for each patient receiving nursing care.
* In conjunction with the ASHI, ensure that progress reports are made to physician for patients receiving nursing services.
* Make supervisory visits to patient's home every 60 days for those clients with skilled nursing services and every 30 days for unskilled care. The CNM will notify the ASHI of any necessary changes based on the site visits and incorporate them into the Plan of Care.
* Assign patient care to staff nurses and CNAs.
* Complete admission assessments for home health within 48 hours after services commence. The ASHI will review and sign off on this assessment.
* Write Plan of Care for each patient. The ASHI will review and sign off on each Plan of Care.
* In conjunction with the ASHI, conduct competency checks for LPN's and CNA's.
* Assist with yearly flu clinic project.
* Assists the ongoing quality assurance program.
* In conjunction with the ASHI, ensure that case assignment and management is appropriate, adequate, and consistent with plan of care, medical regimen, and patient needs.
* In conjunction with the ASHI, ensure that nursing and other services provided to the patient are coordinated, appropriate, adequate, and consistent with plans of care.
* In conjunction with the ASHI, ensure that all service outcomes are completely and legibly documented, dated, and signed in the clinical service record.
* Ensure that confidentiality of patients is maintained.
* Oversees schedule for nursing care.
* Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, and mandatory in-services as approved or required.
* Maintain work area, equipment, and supplies in a clean, sanitary, and organized manner. Ensure that work areas are neat and confidential materials are properly stored before leaving area on breaks, end of workday, etc.
* Work safely, complying at all times with Plymouth Harbor safety standards.
* Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

* This position supervises licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Graduate of a state approved school of nursing.
* Minimum three years' supervisory experience as a licensed practical nurse in Home Health.
* Must have good organizational skills.
* Must be a detail-oriented person and able to perform duties with great accuracy on a daily basis.
* Must have excellent personal skills, demonstrating the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial style; a style that inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust in the individual's competence.
* Must have good communication skills, speaking, writing, and listening.
* Must be fluent in English.
* Must have excellent computer skills.
* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs with emphasis on Excel, Outlook, and Word, with the ability to learn and use proprietary software as required.

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