CLINICAL OUTCOMES MANAGER jobs in Lima, OH

Legacy Hospice is looking for a Clinical Manager to join our Leadership Team in Lima, Ohio! 

INTRODUCTION:

Legacy Hospice believes each employee makes a significant contribution in enhancing the quality of life for our clients and enabling the success of the organization. Employee contributions are not limited by assigned job responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline essential functions, qualifications, and job scope, but not to limit the employee to the identified responsibilities. It is Legacy Hospice’s expectation that each individual will be flexible in offering their services to ensure the highest quality of care to our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Registered Nurse that assists the Administrator with the supervision of hospice services to patients in their place of residence in accordance with physician orders and strives to provide the highest quality of care. The Clinical Manager is available at all times during operating hours (or appoints a similarly qualified alternate) and participates in all activities relevant to professional services furnished, including the development of qualifications and assignment of personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Legacy Hospice (operated by HCF Management Inc.) exists to care for our clients, such that, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to provide quality care.
• Commitment to HCF Family of Companies Vision, Values, and Purpose
• Must be in good physical condition as the position requires the ability to stand on one’s feet throughout the day.
• Must be able to complete performance requirements independently while using good judgment as well as have the ability to harmoniously work with others.
• Leadership ability to take action and achieve results through others.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice in the state where hospice is located
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Computer knowledge
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must possess positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Exceptional communication skills with focus on quality patient care and customer satisfaction
• Is flexible, cooperative, and a team player in fulfilling all obligations
• Reliable transportation
• Professional, problem solver
• Advanced clinical skills
• Excellent knowledge of OASIS Assessment
• Excellent knowledge of State and Federal Home Health Regulations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, orient and provide ongoing training for clinical field teams.

o Organize and lead nursing meetings and in-service programs for field clinicians.

o Identify needs and provide additional training to clinical team based on clinical audits, outcome scores, reports and tandem visits. Reports received from software

o Training activities and responsibilities include:

o Provide initial Clinical Orientation for new field nursing staff.

o Coordinate and deliver training and testing

o Train Supervisory visit nurses on proper assessment of the unskilled patient and appropriate referral to other services.

o Train nurses in the field on admissions, skilled visits, and skilled procedures.

o Perform tandem visits with nurses to provide support and training and to assess competency– Oasis, wound care, trach care, IV’s, etc. Perform yearly and as needed tandem competency visits and on site supervisory visits to supervise field staff.

o Complete annual reviews and counseling of nursing staff.

• Provide clinical support and direction to office and field teams.

o Provide support to clinicians, office and field teams on clinical issues.

o Cover any cases that cannot be filled; back up clinical coverage.

o Ensure ongoing communication with all members of the clinical team.

• Provide clinical support and direction to management and corporate teams and assure that overall daily clinical care is safe, appropriate and compliant with state, federal and nursing regulations and standards.

o Coordinate with Coding and Clinical Review Nurse to assess cases identified as having potential inappropriate episode utilization or premature/inappropriate re-cert or discharge.

o Coordinate and facilitate on site state and program specific compliance surveys’ and develop plan of corrections as needed. Assure that plan of correction is completed.

o Assist Administrators with coordination and implementation of QAPI.

o Collaborate with entire Corporate Clinical Team and assist with onsite clinical follow thru.

o Assist with ADR’s that require clinical intervention and documentation.

o Monitor reports in EHR software and review to assure proper utilization of skilled services while still ensuring the patients receive proper and appropriate care.

o Monitor reports using EHR software and QAPI to improve data collection resulting in more accurate reflection of client improvement, and to improve outcomes reported to the State by Oasis data collection.

• Assure compliance with State, Federal and local laws and Board of Nursing Regulations. Monitor and implement plans to achieve acceptable clinical outcomes. Assure compliance with Clinical Policy and Procedure.
• Perform audit/investigation of Adverse Events and report findings to Administrator.
• Performs data collection and assists with the Agency’s ongoing Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Oversee and maintain clinical supply utilization and approve orders outside of threshold/protocol.
• Assists in the coordination of interdisciplinary team services, patient care, and referrals.
• Assures the development, implementation and updates of the individualized patient plans of care.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Clinical Manager is expected to keep their CPR and RN licensure current.
• The Position is also expected to attend mandatory in-services and meetings, which may include travel.
• Supportive of individual and company performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentially with employee and company sensitive information.
• Comply with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Complete projects and assignments as assigned by Hospice Administrator.
• The Clinical Manager is expected to participate in appropriate continuing Education as required by the Agency.