Director Clinical Services (EX) - Home Health

JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall direction of Home Health clinical services.  The Clinical Director establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for Home Health services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
2.    Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of Home Health care services, provided through organization personnel.
3.    Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
4.    Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
5.    Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
6.    Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
7.    Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors.
8.    Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
9.    Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.
10.    Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated.
11.    Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
12.    Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
13.    Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
14.    Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel.  Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.
15.    Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.
16.    Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via quality assessment performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews.  Assures for the quality and safe delivery of Home Health services provided through the Organization.
17.    Assists in the development of organization goals.  Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.
18.    Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to the Joint Commission Home Care standards.
19.    Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and Home Health care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
20.    Promotes Home Health referrals in the health care community.
21.    In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Clinical Director will become the acting Executive Director/Administrator and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator.
22.    Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator.
23.    The Clinical Director is Alternate Administrator and will act as administrator during the absence of the Administrator.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the state where practicing.
• Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Management experience not required.  Responsible for supervising home health aides.
• 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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• X Blood & Bodily Fluids
• X Latex
• X Odors, Chemicals
• X Disease
• X Hazardous Drugs
• X TB (to require mask)
• X Mechanical/Electrical

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Please complete based on a normal day’s work. Employees are asked to sign a statement indicating whether they can perform the essential functions of their position. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis.

Classification Max Frequent Occasional This Job

Sedentary 10 lbs N/A N/A X

Light 25 lbs 10 lbs N/A X

Medium 50 lbs 25 lbs 10 lbs X

Occasional (20% - 50% of day):

• Sitting
• Standing
• Left/right foot movement
• Walking
• Handing (holding, grasping, working with hands)
• Repetitive movement of the hand (includes typing and ten-key use)

Limited (Up to 20% of day):

• Twisting/turning from waist
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Squatting
• Push/Pull objects
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Reaching below shoulder level
• Senses needed to perform essential functions of the position: Hearing, talking, depth perception, color, vision, touch and smell.
• Maintain a stable posture and gait with hands free to perform anticipated or routine and emergent patient care.
• Endurance (cardiovascular fitness)
• Physically and mentally able to work extended hours when necessary