RN Clinical Team Manager Home Health San Antonio Texas - Mount Juliet - Optum

Description

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a RN Clinical Team Manager to join our team in San Antonio, Texas.

Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives.

We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Clinical Team Manager is an RN position who performs management functions in coordination of all clinical disciplines including: skilled nursing, home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social services.

The Clinical Team Manager coordinates patient care on all activities and assumes responsibility for continuity, appropriateness and quality of services delivered within the home health department.

The Clinical Team Manager assists with the day-to-day scheduling of staff, monitors performance of staff, assists in the orientation of staff and serves on committees to improve operations.

The Clinical Team Manager performs all functions in a professional and ethical manner and collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure the provision of quality care.

The Clinical Team Manager is responsible for verification of appropriate incoming orders obtaining physician orders and completion of orders.

Receive and respond to all incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients' needs, and determine the Company's ability to meet them.

The Clinical Team Manager is responsible for communication with the scheduling coordinator in reference to new physician orders and assuring the patient is staffed appropriately along with the reviewing of unassigned patient visits and assisting with the staffing of the patient visits with the appropriate field staff member.

Responsible for performing on call for home health department approximately one week per month.

Clinical Team Manager will work under the supervision of the Clinical Team Manager Lead per branch and/or Director of Nursing for home health for that branch.

Primary Responsibilities:
Provides direction and leadership to designated Agency personnel in an effort to ensure quality and continuity of services through competent personnel management skills
Ensures that all supervised health care staff maintains compliance of federal and state rules and regulations and to agency clinical policies, procedures, and appropriate standards of care
Ensures that a client's plan of care is executed as written and per physician orders
Ensures that a reassessment of a client's needs is performed by the appropriate health care professional
When there is a significant health status change in the client's condition; at the physician's request; or after hospital discharge
Participates and assists in orientation and training of clinical and paraprofessional staff
Ensures that on-site supervisory requirements of designated staff are met on a timely basis
Demonstrates an effective leadership style and solves problems in an efficient and logical manner after accurately analyzing facts
Ensures scheduling and assignments are appropriately based on patient needs, staff expertise, and geographical locations
Assists in the coordination of patient services, to include lab reports, updated patient reports, and interdisciplinary communication
Receives and coordinates patient referrals from case managers, physicians, and other referral sources
Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences, Agency programs and management functions, as assigned
Monitors documentation and paper flow to ensure records are accurate and timely and adhere to Medicare and other payer guidelines
Ensures that clinical notes, supply log/visit logs are accurate and turned into the office according to Agency policy
Provides assistance to CTM with investigation of patient/family complaints promptly and takes corrective action as needed
Makes home visits to provide patient care as needed
Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and responds appropriately
Participates in the Agency's endeavors for accreditation, licensing and professional recognition according to state, federal or CHAPs requirements
Assists CTM in the development of Performance Improvement Plan reports to include achieved goals, opportunities for improvement, statistical data and projections
Participates in home care Performance Improvement Program activities to continuously improve the quality of patient care
Serves as a resource person for clinical staff and management in matters pertaining to Performance Improvement
Participates in periodic review of clinical records to promote quality patient care
Educates clinical staff on documentation standards and patient care as needed
Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payers
Attends all required in-service programs to maintain comprehensive home care knowledge base within the review year, as assigned by supervisor
Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing assignments within projected time frames
Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and cooperative manner
Demonstrates personal responsibility with regard to attendance and punctuality
Promotes Agency philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Maintains privacy and confidentiality with regard to all patient, staff and Agency information
Provides positive, supportive communication to patients, families, visitors, physicians and other personnel
Promotes the Agency image by adhering to the Dress Code
Meets productivity requirements based on Agency standard
Demonstrates knowledge and observance of the Patient's Bill of Rights
Follows all infection control, standard precautions, and safety guidelines/standards per Agency policy
Follows the appropriate chain of command in all forms of communication
Demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary
Must be flexible with work schedule, able to work weekdays-on call and weekends per assigned schedule
Performs other duties as assigned

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida.

WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors' offices.

At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors.

WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults.

Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current licensure as a Registered Licensed Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support Course C. Familiarity with medical terminology and equipment.

Additional education and/or experience may be required by individual state regulations
3+ years of experience as a RN in an acute care setting or general medical/surgical setting
Evidence of independent nursing practice in delivering nursing care
Proven basic knowledge of governmental regulations, Medicare (Medicaid, as required), regulations, and company policies and procedures
Proven good organization, communication, human relations skills
Demonstrated self-motivation, assertiveness and independent decision-making skills
Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively
Possesses ability to operate computer terminal, printer, fax and copier machines
Driver's License and access to reliable transportation


Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience
Proven knowledge of general office procedures
Proven excellent computer skills and knowledge of word processing and excel

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. xhuatnn Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.