What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Manager position at Caring Connection?
Description:
Position Summary:
- Reports to the Director of Compliance, the Clinical Manager provides client care consistent with Caring Connection policies, procedures and code of conduct.
- The Health Coordinator is responsible for maintaining adequate control and accountability for medications as outlined in the medication policy.
- The Health Coordinator is responsible for compiling and communicating monthly chart reviews or requirements per facility, updating Adult Day Services (ADS) care plans quarterly, and communicating with caregivers/families/ Care Managers and physicians regarding a client’s condition, as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as a co-chair of the Health & Safety Committee.
- Helps to organize and facilitate support groups, or community outreach
- Will conduct CPR, First Aid, medication and other trainings as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Adult Day Services: (ADS)
Nurse
- Assists with eligibility determination of new admission
- Assists with admission assessment of each client upon intake.
- Assist with the development of person-centered care planning
- Assist with the nutrition program and understand requirements
- Assist with wellness screenings and assessments
- Coordinate services with the client’s physician as needed
- Will provide support and resources to clients and caregivers as needed.
- Participates with the Adult Day Services team in providing a safe and healthy environment for the client and staff
- Responsible for recording medical information and maintaining changes to client’s chart according to agency approved process.
- Assist ADS team members with medical emergencies as needed; to ensure client safety.
- Assist with the development, and training of elements related to health, safety, and medical
Care Management:
- The Clinical Manager is responsible for compiling and communicating monthly nurse role expectations per facility, updating ADS care plans quarterly and communicating with caregivers/families/ Agency Care Managers and physicians, regarding a client’s condition, as needed.
- Assists in training of ADS Staff, new hire training and provide The Avenue Family Network, Inc., with best practice recommendations to ensure client safety.
- Will complete forms and reports as needed for grant compliance.
- Create and generate internal processes to ensure organizational accountability.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrates skills in nursing practice conducive to Adult Day Services (observe client in the environment, listen to clients, and patience with the elderly and disabled).
- Demonstrates good organizational and communication skills and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ability to utilize infection control procedures.
- Must have the ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and using the Internet.
- Ability to complete multiple duties and tasks correctly and on time without being prompted.
- Willing to learn program specific computer applications.
- Ability to work cooperatively with management and staff across all levels.
- Working knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia's and disabilities.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or License Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Michigan.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience preferred.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Driver’s License, a working motor vehicle, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
- Undergo a State background check with no recent felony convictions and no abuse/neglect convictions.
- Undergo and successfully pass State and National Sexual Offender Background Checks and Central Registry Clearance check.
- Undergo and successfully pass Office of Inspector General, System for Award Management and driving record checks.
- Negative TB screening upon hire with follow-up TB tests as required by The Avenue policy.
- Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule