Clinical Nurse Manager​/Director of Nursing Home Healthcare; RN

Job description

Jethro Health System is looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing to join our team. The Director of Nursing/Clinical Nurse Manager is an RN who provides oversight of all patient care services and personnel. Ensures quality of patient care in the home. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agency. May also be called Director of Nurses, Supervising Nurse, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Professional Services, or a similar title.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:
Education:Graduate from an accredited college

Licensure:Active state license as a registered nurse (RN).
Experience:3 years of experience in home health care preferred. Management and leadership experience preferred.
Skills:Clinical skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If required to make visits, proof of current CPR certification.
Transportation:Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and

Working Conditions:


Performs duties in an office environment. If required to make patient visits, may work in patients’ homes in various conditions.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.

The
Clinical Manager
is responsible for supervising and coordinating clinical staff, ensuring adherence to
CMS Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and agency policies
. This role involves oversight of patient care services, quality assurance, staff training, and compliance with physician orders. The Clinical Manager plays a critical role in maintaining
high standards of patient care, staff development, and operational efficiency
.

• Ensure
  timely, high-quality, and compliant
  delivery of home health services.
• Supervise
  nurses, therapists, and other clinical staff
  , providing guidance and support.
• Review
  patient assessments, care plans, and physician orders
  for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure staff compliance with
  OASIS documentation, PDGM requirements, and agency protocols
  .
• Conduct
  case conferences
  to review patient progress and update care plans as needed.

• Implement and oversee the
  Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
  .
• Conduct
  chart audits
  to ensure proper documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor
  patient outcomes, hospitalizations, and infection control data
  to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with
  Medicare, Medicaid, and state home health regulations
  .

• Provide
  clinical education, mentoring, and performance evaluations
  for staff.
• Conduct
  orientation and ongoing training
  on documentation, compliance, and best practices.
• Address
  staff performance issues
  , ensuring adherence to clinical policies and procedures.

• Coordinate
  patient admissions, discharges, and staff assignments
  to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with
  physicians, referral sources, and case managers
  to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist in the
  development and revision of clinical policies and procedures
  .
• Participate in
  state surveys, accreditation reviews, and compliance audits
  .

· Oasis Knowledge to include hands‑on experience with review

· Coordinates patient care.

· Ensures communication with all physicians involved in a patient’s plan of care and other healthcare practitioners.

· Integrates orders from all relevant physicians involved into the plan of care and ensures the orders are approved by the responsible physician.

· Coordinates and integrates care provided by agency staff, including contractual providers.

· Coordinates referrals.

· Assures that patient needs are continually assessed. Assures reassessment of the patient’s needs is performed by the appropriate healthcare professional when there is a significant health status change in the patient’s condition, at the physician’s request, and after hospital…