Home Health RN Clinical Manager

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Position Summary

The Home Health Clinical Manager is responsible for coordinating clinical activities for the Sea Mar Home Health Division. The Home Health Clinical Manager is also responsible to represent the Home Health Division in meetings of professional groups to maintain communications with the medical/home care community.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:

• Understanding and empathizing with client needs
• Surpassing client expectations
• Demonstrating a high level of integrity
• Exhibiting compassion and commitment
• Advocating for social justice
• Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
• Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning:
  • Develop the Home Health Division plan for clinical operations and provide for efficient use of personnel.
  • Recommend clinical objectives and participate in the designation of priority objectives for the Home Health Division.
  • Develop the Home Health plan for clinical operations and provide for efficient use of personnel
• Budgeting:
  • Participate in the development of the Department financial plan
  • Develop and present the clinical activities budget, including staffing, support plan, and equipment needs.
• Staffing:
  • Recruit and hire Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN).
  • Prepare recommendations for hiring and termination for review and approval by the Home Health Administrator.
• Clinical Evaluation:
  • Interpret clinical data
  • Review patient satisfaction function as first-level complaint resolution focal point.
  • Participate in periodic management review.
• Operations:
  • Arrange and conduct regular meetings of clinical providers.
  • Coordinate services both within and outside the agency.
  • Schedule clinical assignment; developing on-call and leave schedules
  • Participate in the development of health risk management protocols.
  • Participate in the organizational Quality Improvement Program as it relates to patient care.
  • Formulate and recommend changes in programming based on clinical data analysis or changes in the health of clients.
  • Participate in the development and revision of written patient care policies relate to services provided.

DESIRED QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduated from a 4 year accredited college or university with an active RN license in the state of Washington.
• Home Health Care and supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly desired.
• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Community health/public health orientation
• Able to work minimal supervision

REASONING ABILITY

• Employee must demonstrate good judgment and good decision-making ability

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to do calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, using formulas for dosage calculations and as needed to provide nursing care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND MEDICAL SCREENING EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Successfully completed an RN program approved by WA State.
• Current professional licensure in Washington.
• IV certifications preferred.
• Experience in patient care management, preferably Home Care

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete a pre-hire and annual TB test screening.
• Annual employee health screening required
• Annual TB test required
• Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.
• COVID 19 Vaccinations required. Candidate must have 1st and 2nd doses in addition to the first booster.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee will be providing care of clients in their home.

Physical Requirements

Work will require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 100 lbs. It will also include sitting, walking, standing, to carry out job duties. Review and release all OASIS and Plans of Care once received back from the third party OASIS, Plan of Care and Coding reviews. Ensure all patients are on the correct employee’s schedules and follow through with any changes as needed. Case Manage a percentage of patients based upon census and staffing needs. Address and resolve patient complaints and/or requests. Take verbal/phone physician orders. Answer questions specific to Medicare, Medicaid, or other funding sources. May be required to work on weekends and/or participate in Sea Mar sponsored or other community sponsored events. May be required to use his/her own vehicle in the line of duty when travels are required. Must have automobile liability insurance coverage at an amount to meet state minimum requirements. Other duties, including direct clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Salary

Salary - Salary Plan, 100,000.00 USD Annual

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of: Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

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Sea Mar Community Health Centers, founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics.