Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Manager

Description

Klarus Home Health is currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate RN Clinical Nurse Manager to oversee their home health staff in the Fort Worth and Granbury, TX Home Health offices.

The Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Manager is a licensed registered nurse who provides oversight of all patient/client care services and personnel. Ensures quality of patient/client care in the home. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/client, family and referring agency.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school for the discipline license held.
• Current State license as a Physician, Physical Therapist, Speech-language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Audiologist, Social Worker, or Registered Nurse (preferred). Must have a current State Driver’s License.
• At least one year of experience in home health care with strong knowledge of OASIS is required. At least one year of management experience is also required.
• A good understanding of the Federal, State and local laws/regulatory guidelines governing the operation of a Home Health agency
• Skills:
  • Clinical skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Proven decision-making skills.
  • If required to make visits, proof of current CPR certification is needed.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours.
• If required to make patient/client visits, may work inpatients’/clients’ homes in various conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• PRN emergency call availability.
• Clinical Manager or Alternate must be available during all operating hours either in person or via telecommunications.

Physical and Mental Effort:

• Prolonged sitting required, with the ability to operate office equipment, which may include heavy lifting, bending, and standing.
• Requires the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and courteously at all times.
• If required to make patient/client visits, prolonged standing and walking are required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients/clients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.

Benefits for full time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
• PTO
• 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive compensation package