Clinical Director

Position Overview

The RN Clinical Directo r is responsible and accountable for the planning, organizing, directing and evaluating nursing services for our Alameda \u00a0location.

The Clinical Director (CD) is responsible for the management of all operational services for their location of responsibility. Working within the federal, state, and regional regulations covering home health the Clinical Director works innovatively to meet the needs of our exceptional patients while fulfilling the Aveanna\u2019s mission of future growth. Collaborating closely with the Area Clinical Director, the CD establishes and participates in program development and implementation. The location nursing team members report up through the CD who oversees hiring, discipline, training, and all nursing related items.

Schedule:\u202f Monday \u2013 Friday\u202f- 8am to 5pm

*Occasional evening/weekend visits may arise

Salary: $105,000 - $110,000/ YR +\u00a0 Quarterly Incentive\u202fPotential up to 15% of salary dependent on office success

Why Choose the Clinical Director Role at Aveanna?

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance\u202f\u202f\u00a0

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching\u202f\u202f\u00a0
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan\u202f\u202f\u00a0
• Company-Paid Life Insurance\u202f\u00a0
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Days\u00a0
• Easy access to state-of-the-art technology for electronic charting during point of care\u202f\u202f\u00a024/7\u202fTeam Support for direct clinical and scheduling assistance\u202f\u202f\u00a0
• Cell\u202fphone and\u202fmileage reimbursement\u202f\u202f

Essential Job Functions
\u2022 Assign patients for day-to-day management to nursing coordinators and/or Nursing Supervisors/Managers
\u2022 Maintain open lines of communication with families and physicians
\u2022 Evaluate new referrals for admission with recommendations for nursing care
\u2022 Monitors clinical status of all patients and ensures coordination of patient care
\u2022 Monitors patient care to ensure quality and appropriateness of services
\u2022 Monitor staffing patterns of all patients
\u2022 Ensure compliance with Nurse Practice Act
\u2022 Evaluate and supervise staff based on mutually agreed upon goals in job descriptions
\u2022 Ensure that the RN supervisors/clinical care managers are aware of any updated policies and procedures
\u2022 Support and assist in registry nurse hiring, orientation and education PRN
\u2022 Maintain awareness of third party payer rules and regulations
\u2022 Assist and support marketing efforts
\u2022 Maintain awareness of monthly budget
\u2022 Maintain effective interdepartmental communication
\u2022 Performs and provides direct patient care as appropriate and needed
\u2022 Participates in location administrative and clinical call as needed
\u2022 Perform on site supervisory visits to assess client, family, environment, and clinical care givers and complete follow-up documentation as needed

Requirements
\u2022 Registered Nurse, Associates/Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
\u2022 Current Nursing License
\u2022 One year of management experience
\u2022 Clinical experience of 3 to 4 years in the last 5 years as per state and/or federal laws and regulations, dependent on education level
\u2022 Valid Driver\u2019s License and Acceptable MVR

Preferences
\u2022 One to two years pediatric/neonatal experience preferred
\u2022 One year of home care experience preferred

Other Skills/Abilities
\u2022 Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
\u2022 Knowledge and understanding of compliance with adherence to regulations
\u2022 Ability to comfortably work with families with limited resources
\u2022 Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills
\u2022 Attention to detail
\u2022 Time Management
\u2022 Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
\u2022 Good organization and communication skills
\u2022 Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
\u2022 Strong commitment to clinical excellence
\u2022 Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills
\u2022 Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
\u2022 Excellent organization and communication skills
\u2022 Leadership skills
\u2022 Ability to train and supervise staff

Physical Requirements
\u2022 Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
\u2022 Must be able to travel; company does not provide vehicles or transportation
\u2022 Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds
\u2022 Must be able to lift 50 pounds
\u2022 Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
\u2022 Must be able to sit and climb stairs
\u2022 Must have visual and hearing acuity
\u2022 Must have strong sense of smell and touch
\u2022 Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
\u2022 Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
\u2022 Occasional rapid movement and physical agility in response to the spontaneity of children and those patients with neurological impairment

Environment
\u2022 Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours
\u2022 Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
\u2022 Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties
\u2022 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.