What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Respiratory Education Manager position at Independence Plus, Inc.?
Description
Full benefits available; PTO, medical, dental, vision coverage and 401(k) company plan.
Independence Plus is now hiring a full-time Clinical Respiratory Education Manager (CREM) to fill a critical role in our specialized Home Nursing division. This role requires a Registered Nurse, however dual licensure (nursing and respiratory) is preferred. The CREM reports to the Director of Compliance and will work out of our Oak Brook, IL (DuPage County) office.
At Independence Plus, we provide skilled at-home healthcare for adult and pediatric patients with a variety of different disease processes and conditions, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries and illnesses, ventilator and tracheostomy dependence, neuromuscular diseases, seizure disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and birth or genetic defects.
Job Description Summary
The CREM will manage the education of field nurses by assisting the admission process and problem-solving existing cases by working with Clinical, Scheduling, and HME departments, along with field personnel, patient’s physician, facility’s discharge team, etc. The CREM teaches clinical training classes and the orientation of nursing staff to patient’s care plan, emphasizing the importance of providing quality nursing care and adhering to Independence Plus policies and procedures, State, Federal, and CHAP guidelines.
Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities
For more information about the work we do, and the difference you could make in the life of a patient, check us out on our website at www.independenceplus.com or view a video about our company at https://bit.ly/2JDrqcc.
About Independence Plus: Since 1985, Independence Plus has been a leading provider of in-home nursing, rehabilitation, and high-tech medical equipment and supplies. We specialize in treating adult and pediatric patients with complex medical and respiratory needs, offering the highest quality one-on-one care (with 24/7 on-call support) so our patients are able to live at home and lead meaningful lives. We are headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois and are certified by Medicare, accredited by CHAP, and state-licensed. Our coverage area includes most of northern Illinois, including Chicagoland and the Rockford area.
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Full benefits available; PTO, medical, dental, vision coverage and 401(k) company plan.
Independence Plus is now hiring a full-time Clinical Respiratory Education Manager (CREM) to fill a critical role in our specialized Home Nursing division. This role requires a Registered Nurse, however dual licensure (nursing and respiratory) is preferred. The CREM reports to the Director of Compliance and will work out of our Oak Brook, IL (DuPage County) office.
At Independence Plus, we provide skilled at-home healthcare for adult and pediatric patients with a variety of different disease processes and conditions, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries and illnesses, ventilator and tracheostomy dependence, neuromuscular diseases, seizure disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and birth or genetic defects.
Job Description Summary
The CREM will manage the education of field nurses by assisting the admission process and problem-solving existing cases by working with Clinical, Scheduling, and HME departments, along with field personnel, patient’s physician, facility’s discharge team, etc. The CREM teaches clinical training classes and the orientation of nursing staff to patient’s care plan, emphasizing the importance of providing quality nursing care and adhering to Independence Plus policies and procedures, State, Federal, and CHAP guidelines.
Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Works with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality clinical education and training in order to improve patient outcomes
- Is familiar with patient care, treatments, and company policies and procedures in order to be fully prepared when orienting nursing staff
- Coordinates and conducts training/skills lab, annual skills competency, as well as teaching clinical classes
- Coordinates and conducts additional training for field clinical staff as needed
- Ability to work private duty shifts as requested with the goal of stabilizing the care for permanent staff
- Serves as an On-Call Clinical Manager in after-hours on-call rotation along with other administrative nursing staff
- Provides education and patient care in a way that satisfies patients and families, meets or exceeds standard nursing practice, and follows IPI policies and procedure, as well as State, Federal, and CHAP guidelines (must be willing to teach in a lab, a patient’s home, and occasionally in facilities).
- Assists with supervisory visits for Home Nursing (private duty)
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Illinois
- Minimum of two years' experience with medically complex patients, preferably with an emphasis in skilled Home Nursing (private duty)
- Durable Medical Equipment knowledge a plus
- Understands performance improvement, quality assurance, and utilization management
- Ability to maintain flexibility while fulfilling role obligations
- Possesses technology skills related to clinical education and software
- Strives to improve the process by building efficiencies and ensuring effectiveness of the program
- Demonstrates humility and the ability to be open to constructive criticism
- Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
For more information about the work we do, and the difference you could make in the life of a patient, check us out on our website at www.independenceplus.com or view a video about our company at https://bit.ly/2JDrqcc.
About Independence Plus: Since 1985, Independence Plus has been a leading provider of in-home nursing, rehabilitation, and high-tech medical equipment and supplies. We specialize in treating adult and pediatric patients with complex medical and respiratory needs, offering the highest quality one-on-one care (with 24/7 on-call support) so our patients are able to live at home and lead meaningful lives. We are headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois and are certified by Medicare, accredited by CHAP, and state-licensed. Our coverage area includes most of northern Illinois, including Chicagoland and the Rockford area.
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