Home Health RN Clinical Manager

Position Summary :

Full-Time Home Health Clinical Manager position available in Seattle South Park area. This position requires that the applicant posses a Registered Nurse License in the State of Washington.

The Home Health Clinical Manager is responsible for coordinating clinical activities for the Sea Mar Home Health Division.

The Home Health Clinical Manager is also responsible to represent the Home Health Division in meetings of professional groups to maintain communications with the medical / home care community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Planning : Develop the Home Health Division plan for clinical operations and provide for efficient use of personnel.Recommend clinical objectives and participate in the designation of priority objectives for the Home Health Division.

Develop the Home Health plan for clinical operations and provide for efficient use of personnel

• Budgeting : Participate in the development of the Department financial planDevelop and present the clinical activities budget, including staffing, support plan, and equipment needs.
• Staffing : Recruit and hire Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN).Prepare recommendations for hiring and termination for review and approval by the Home Health Administrator.
• Clinical Evaluation : Interpret clinical dataReview patient satisfaction function as first-level complaint resolution focal point.

Participate in periodic management review.

Operations : Arrange and conduct regular meetings of clinical providers.Coordinate services both within and outside the agency.

Schedule clinical assignment; developing on-call and leave schedulesParticipate in the development of health risk management protocols.

Participate in the organizational Quality Improvement Program as it relates to patient care.Formulate and recommend changes in programming based on clinical data analysis or changes in the health of clients.

Participate in the development and revision of written patient care policies relate to services provided.Review and release all OASIS and Plans of Care once received back from the third party OASIS, Plan of Care and Coding reviews.

Ensure all patients are on the correct employee’s schedules and follow through with any changes as needed.Case Manage a percentage of patients based upon census and staffing needs.

Address and resolve patient complaints and / or requests.Take verbal / phone physician orders.Answer questions specific to Medicare, Medicaid, or other funding sources.

May be required to work on weekends and / or participate in Sea Mar sponsored or other community sponsored events.May be required to use his / her own vehicle in the line of duty when travels are required.

Must have automobile liability insurance coverage at an amount to meet state minimum requirements.Other duties, including direct clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and / or Education :

• Must have graduated from a 4 year accredited college or university with an active RN license in the state of Washington.
• Home Health Care and supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Bilingual English / Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Ability to work independently.
• Community health / public health orientation
• Able to work minimal supervision
• Must have a reliable vehicle.
• Successfully completed an RN program approved by WA State.
• Current professional licensure in Washington. IV certifications preferred.
• Experience in patient care management, preferably Home Care
• Hours of work : Monday-Friday - 8am to 5pm

What We Offer :

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization.

Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement.

The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of :

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k) / Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.