RN Clinical Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Arbor Acres Home Care - Winston Salem, NC 27104, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year, Position Description The RN Clinical Nurse Manager manages the provision of clinical nursing services and supports physician services to residents that partake in Home Care services. Manages the provision of clinical services for employee health. Responds to Home Care clinical needs. Status Exempt Job Relationships Reports to: Director of Home Care RN Clinical Nurse Manager: Duties and Responsibilities Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. Initiates the plan of care, makes necessary revisions as patient status, and needs change. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care. Identifies discharge-planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Director of Home Care and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Will work closely with the Director of Continuing Care for IL. Prepares weekly med boxes and delivery for residents who receive this service. Educates the residents on any new medications that are ordered. Supervises the Home Care Sitters and provides disciplinary action when appropriate. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 90 days. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan. Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Assessment Decision-making Nursing procedures Customer service orientation Communication (oral/written) Computer skills Liaison-internal, external Team participation Self-directed Detail-oriented Strong verbal communication skills. The ability to read, write, understand, and speak fluently and correctly in the English language. Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres with its emphasis on warmth, caring, generation of community, enthusiasm, achievement of excellence, and joy. Minimum Education and License and/or Certification Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN). One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting. Current licensure (Registered Nurse - RN) in state and CPR certification. Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of Home Care experience preferred. Management experience not required but preferred. Responsible for supervising home care aides. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements. This job description is not intended as an all-inclusive list of essential functions which the individual holding this position may be required to perform. The individual may be required to perform additional tasks at the discretion of any authorized supervisor. Arbor Acres reserves the right to change or modify this job description at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arbor Acres Home Care