Clinical Care Manager​/Patient Care Coordinator - Home Health

Job Details

Job Location:

ATEX HH - San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78232

Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the nursing care provided to home care patients. Coordinate the interdisciplinary care by working through a team of case managers, home health aides, and other health care delivery professionals in accordance with patient needs, government regulations and Company policies to maintain excellent care for the patients.

• Registered nurse or LVN with current licensure to practice nursing in the state employed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least two (2) years nursing experience with a minimum of one (1) year of home health and supervisory experience.
• Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good communication and management skills.
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.

• Work with management staff and Regional Director of Nursing/Branch Manager in planning all aspects of the nursing operation, including establishing priorities and job assignments.
• Coordinate the establishment and implementation of the patient’s plan of care, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback and assist and coach as needed.
• Monitor the delivery of patient care, and the effective coordination with other support services.
• Perform on-site evaluation for field employees within ninety (90) days of hire and then annually. Perform on-site field supervision, as needed, to proactively identify problem areas, verify adherence to agency policy and procedures and assume that care/service is appropriately provided.
• Assist the Regional Director of Nursing/Branch Manager with the agency’s Performance Improvement Plan and Clinical Record Utilization review process.
• Coordinate, implement and manage administrative functions and areas or programs related to nursing services, which may include coordination of twenty four (24) hour nursing coverage, seven (7) days a week.
• Review documentation for compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines; necessity of services and compliance with physician’s orders.
• Coordinate, conduct and maintain accurate records of all clinical in-house meetings to include:
  Patient Case Conference, Clinical Staff Meetings, In-Service Education Programs.
• Maintain a working knowledge and ensure compliance with all governmental regulations.
• Comply with employment laws and Company policies to ensure practices that maintain high morale and staff retention to include effective communication, prompt problem resolution and maintain a positive work environment.
• Adhere to all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.