Clinic Nurse Manager

LIFE Northwestern PA
Clarion, PA

Posting Date: September 26, 2024

Posting Expiration Date: November 29, 2024

Contact:
Jamie Thompson
Jamie.Thompson@Oneseniorcare.com
8144565433

Are you an experienced Clinical Leader passionate about providing services to seniors supporting the care they deserve?

Are you interested in leading a team of clinical professionals to provide the best all-inclusive care possible?

Do you aspire for career growth and development opportunities?

If your answer is a resounding "yes" to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

Company Overview:

The One Senior Care family of businesses, including LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View Pace and Cherry Blossom PACE, work as a team to help seniors stay safe, healthy, and independent in their homes and communities. We are a premier healthcare provider striving to provide excellent patient care beyond the traditional boundaries of medical insurance plans!

Benefits:

  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • 3 Weeks and 1 Day of Paid Time Off Accrued from the Date of Hire for Full-Time Employees
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plan with Up to 5K Matching Annually / Vesting Schedule (Pre-taxable Savings)

Job Summary:

At LIFE-NWPA, our Clinic Nurse Manager role is responsible for all clinical discipline and services provided through the Center and administrative tasks related to the direct operation of the clinic.

Schedule:

Standard operating hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday. Individual hours will be based on discussion with supervisor.

Salary Wage:

  • Starting at $83,000 Annually

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for management of all clinical disciplines within the Center.
  • Coordinates all clinical activities, including care planning and implementation, preparation for the interdisciplinary conference and daily meetings, family conferences, and all related follow-ups.
  • Supports the Center Manager in creating a strong community presence through relationship building, outreach and collaboration with local service providers, vendors, and potential sources of Participant enrollment referrals.
  • Serves as liaison to Center Manager, Quality Improvement Director for proper audits and implementation of Plans of Correction when required and demonstrates active participation in QI processes.
  • Responsible for training and competencies completion.
  • Participates as a member of the Center Management Team and serves as a liaison between administration and direct care staff.
  • Coordinates all clinical activities relating to new enrollees.
  • Conducts or delegates initial and periodic assessments.
  • Communicates participant changes to team members.
  • Participates in the development of the IDT Plan of Care.
  • Participates in the coordination of a 24-hour care delivery.
  • Assures all documentation in the electronic medical systems record as required.
  • Directly fills in for vacation, call-offs, during growth periods, and/or openings for other RN staff; if properly licensed to do so or under the supervision if required for the scope of the license held.
  • Provides on-call support in rotation with other Clinics; if properly licensed to do so for the scope of the license held.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Clinic Nurse Manager oversees clinical disciplines within the Center, including RNs, Medical Records, and Clinic Assistants.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be able to deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, Participants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
  • Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned tasks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have the cognitive ability to process and perform tasks for Participant safety.
  • Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Education and Experience:

  • One year of experience working with the frail and elderly population or willing to participate in extensive training as needed.
  • Must possess a current state license to practice nursing and a valid driver’s license.
  • Able to function well in a team environment.
  • Possess good organizational, communication, and supervisory skills.
  • Able to effectively handle difficult and unusual interpersonal situations.

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, TB Screening

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to drive a motor vehicle.
  • Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
  • Occasional overnight or day travel for training, continuing education, business meetings, etc.
  • Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting Participants.

Our organizations provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The OSC family of businesses will only hire qualified individuals to work in a federally funded healthcare program. Please note that this excludes anyone convicted of a crime that could jeopardize the safety and well-being of the frail senior population that OSC/LIFE-NWPA/MVP/CBP serves. All individuals must disclose any conflicts of interest upon applying for a position and agree to a thorough background check when an employment offer is extended.

Employment Requirements: Successful completion of Pennsylvania Criminal History Check, PA DHS Child Abuse Clearance, Office of Inspector General check, and FBI Fingerprinting for Child Protective Services Law (at employer’s expense). Successful completion of post-offer employment drug screening and physical (at employer’s expense). CPR and First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain at employer’s expense. Individuals must have one year of prior experience caring for the frail elderly or willing to complete Company paid training to meet this requirement.

This position has full access to Participant, program, and staff records and reports, requiring discretion to protect individuals and the program.