Clinical Manager

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join the Lucent Health, Home Health Services team. Someone who has experience, knowledge, and leadership skills, who is dedicated and passionate about their career and the communities we serve, and who is looking for growth and advancement.

DUTIES:

The Clinical Manager (CM), in accordance with policies and standards established by the Governing Body, and under the direct supervision of the Administrator, is responsible for the direction, coordination, and supervision of services to include making patient and personnel assignments; coordinating patient care; coordinating referrals; ensuring that patient needs are continually assessed and ensuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, and schedule, the daily workload of each district, utilizing Agency personnel to their fullest capacity.
• Maintains policy and procedure manuals, and updates procedures and job descriptions, as policies and procedures change.
• Directs staff in performance of their duties.
• Oversees the implementation, and evaluation, of client care services inclusive of regulatory licensure and certification criteria and accreditation standards.
• Participates in selective conferences, and workshops, to promote knowledge in community health trends, efficiency in job performance, and overall professional growth.
• Participates with other health, civic, education, and professional groups, as directed by the Administrator and Executive Director.
• Serves on, and periodically reviews policies relevant to patient care with, the Professional Advisory Committee (if applicable) and the QAPI Committee.
• Consults with physicians in matters relating to patient care services.
• Coordinates patient care.
• Coordinates referrals.
• Ensures that patient needs are continually assessed.
• Ensures the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care.
• Provide daily supervision of district field clinicians to ensure the quality of services and maintenance of standards.
• Review, and investigate, the clinical content, diagnoses, medical history, medications, fee status, and other procedures, from the records of patients.
• Appraise staff performance, during their probationary period, and annually; provide the teaching and counseling necessary to enhance the delivery of services, and professional development.
• Identify, and evaluate, patient needs and appropriateness of home care, by reviewing the initial intake screening form before assignment of direct care staff.
• Assist with the orientation of new professional staff, to familiarize them with Agency policies and procedures.
• See patients in the home setting, as needed.
• Participate in audits, U.R. interdisciplinary team conferences and represent Agency, in the community, as requested.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Administrator.
• Assists with interviews and hires select home healthcare personnel.

JOB CONDITIONS:

• It is primarily a desk job, which essentially involves sitting, standing, stooping, and walking, as well as an inordinate amount of telephone communication.
• Travel is required, by car or airplane to local, out-of-town, or state seminars, conferences, or meetings.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, in English is required.
• Must have a driver's license and be willing, and able, to drive to patients' residences when needed.
• The ability to access patients' homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, is required. Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must be licensed in the state of Florida, as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have at least two years of homecare experience and, at least, one year of supervisory experience.
• Having knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines is preferred.
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have a current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.

ABOUT LUCENT HEALTH, LLC:

• Lucent Health is a premier healthcare provider based in Daytona Beach area, providing in-home services in Volusia, Flagler counties. We are locally owned and operated by professional healthcare advocates with many years of caring experiences.
• Lucent Health is a Licensed Florida Home Health Agency certified by Medicare and nationally accredited by Accreditation Commission for Health Care providing many types of Skilled Home Health services and Rehabilitation Solutions.
• Lucent Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.

APPLY NOW:

Send your resume to talent@lucenthealthcare.com