Clinical Director

Requisition #:193322

Location:Du Bois, PA 15801

Category:Clinical Care and Support

Salary:Starting at $80,000 per year

Position Details

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.

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

Registered Nurse, Associates/Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Current Nursing License

One year of management experience

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

Valid Driver's License and Acceptable MVR

Preferences

One to two years pediatric/neonatal experience preferred

One year of home care experience preferred

Other Skills/Abilities

Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times

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

Good organization and communication skills

Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations

Strong commitment to clinical excellence

Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Excellent organization and communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to train and supervise staff

Physical Demands

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 25 pounds

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

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

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have 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

Performs duties in an office environment with occasional field visits during agency operating hours

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

Other 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.