Clinical Nurse Manager

Healogics, LLC. Porterville, CA 93257, US

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.

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Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships

The Clinical Coordinator (CC)/Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. This may include patient care assessment, patient care planning and implementation, and working on patient care quality improvement. This position works in collaboration with the Program Director and the Medical Director to meet the Center’s program objectives and help ensure optimal healing outcomes and patient satisfaction.

All clinicians working in a Healogics Center must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Proficient in all responsibilities related to Case Management. May be required to provide case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management.
Organizes and prioritizes clinical responsibilities, provides clinical oversight to clinical staff, such as Registered Nurses (RNs); Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs); Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs); Hyperbaric Oxygen Technicians, etc.
Collaborates with other health care providers, key hospital personnel, Wound Care Center Providers, Program Director, and Medical Director regarding clinical and patient needs.
Consistently looks at current processes and procedures, and identifies and implements areas of improvement, while complying with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HPAA), the Department of Health (DOH), as well as hospital and Healogics requirements
Engages in staff development, providing general in services as well as individual instruction and orientation.
Provides staff recognition through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
Collaborates with Program Director in coordination of program objectives, from a budgetary and financial perspective
If the program also provides Vein Care services, coordinates vein clinic and assists in providing care as needed after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
Collaborates with Program Director and Medical Director to achieve Wound Care Center quality indicators
May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics and hospital policies
May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training.
Following required hyperbaric training, may act as a chamber operator or an emergency chamber operator.
Performs patient care based on Center staffing needs.
Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

Current RN (Registered Nurse) license – to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position
Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) minimum required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
One year experience as an RN required. Two (2) or more years’ experience preferred.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Wound care certification preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required
Planning, organization, prioritization and time-management skills
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills
Ability to work with others in a team environment and to communicate in laymen’s terms at all levels of the organization
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Strong customer service skills and follow-up skills
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Leadership skills
Team-building and motivational skills
Research and teaching skills
Change management and demonstrated problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) preferred
Working knowledge of systems/applications in hospital databases and web-based databases

Physical Demands:

Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more
Moving about
Close, distance and peripheral vision
Reading
Communicating
Writing
Lifting/moving items up to 20 pounds
Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance
Pushing/pulling
Bending/stooping
Reaching/grasping/touching with hands
Traveling distances (car, airplane, etc.)

Work Environment:

Normal office environment
Primarily indoors environment
Patient care environment
Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)
Exposure to mechanical equipment
Proximity to moving objects

This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.

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