RN Home Health Clinical Team Manager San Antonio Texas Position Available In Ascension, Louisiana

Job Description:

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking aClinical Team Manager Registered Nurse HH to join our team in SanAntonio, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that ischanging the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integralpart of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of aglobal organization behind you so you can help your patients livehealthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in acollaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusionwhile driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve anexceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life atwork and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing thehealth of your community with the excitement of contributing newpractice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care formillions of patients across the country. Because together, we havethe power to make health care better for everyone. Join us anddiscover how rewarding medicine can be while

• Caring.

Connecting.

Growing together.

• The Clinical Team Manager is an RN position who performsmanagement/ supervision functions in coordination of all clinicaldisciplines including: skilled nursing, home health aide, physicaltherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical socialservices.

The Clinical Team Manager coordinates patient care on allactivities and assumes responsibility for continuity,appropriateness and quality of services delivered within the homehealth department. The Clinical Team Manager assists with theday-to-day scheduling of staff, monitors performance of staff,assists in the orientation of staff and serves on committees toimprove operations. The Clinical Team Manager performs allfunctions in a professional and ethical manner and collaborateswith other members of the health care team to ensure the provisionof quality care. The Clinical Team Manager is responsible forverification of appropriate incoming orders obtaining physicianorders and completion of orders. Receive and respond to allincoming calls from referral sources or potential patients,exchange information to identify patients’ needs, and determine theCompany’s ability to meet them. The Clinical Team Manager isresponsible for communication with the scheduling coordinator inreference to new physician orders and assuring the patient isstaffed appropriately along with the reviewing of unassignedpatient visits and assisting with the staffing of the patientvisits with the appropriate field staff member. Responsible forperforming on call for home health department approximately oneweek per month or dependent on the needs of the department.

Clinical Team Manager will work under the supervision of theClinical Team Manager Lead per branch and/or Director of Nursingfor home health for that branch, or VP of home health.•

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

Manages the recruitment, hiring, and development of sufficientclinical and non-clinical staff to ensure the delivery of safe andconsistent quality care to all patient/clients 24/ 7 Participates and assists in orientation and training of clinicaland paraprofessional staff Ensures that on-site supervisory requirements of designated staffare met on a timely basis Demonstrates an effective leadership style and solves problems inan efficient and logical manner after accurately analyzingfacts Assures that clinical staff have demonstrated the ability toperform accurate and complete assessments, communicate withphysicians, plan for service delivery, plan for discharge, and makeexcellent professional decisions Manages the assignment of staff, monitoring of daily and weeklyschedules, and the matching of caregiver qualifications topatient/client needs and geographical location, Manage qualitythrough patient/client care appraisals and employee supervision Manages documentation to ensure that the patient/client’s clinicalrecord meets legal and regulatory requirements, facilitates care,enhances the continuity of care, helps coordinate treatment andevaluation of the patient/client, and establishes medical necessityso payers will reimburse for the services that are provided Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all services andresources available within the company and the community. Directsstaff to meet patient/client needs through the identification anduse of all available resources Ensures that a client’s plan of care is executed as written and perphysician orders Ensures that a reassessment of a client’s needs is performed by theappropriate health care professional When there is a significant health status change in the client’scondition; at the physician’s request; or after hospitaldischarge Annual evaluations of staff according to company policy andprocedures and federal/state regulations Manages ongoing skill evaluations to assure that the staff’sabilities are consistent with the needs of individualpatient/clients and the marketplace Supervises clinical processes by managing staff and ensuring flowof information and documentation from inquiry through discharge ofall patient/clients Provides support and documentation needed to facilitatereimbursement Provides information that enables the collection and root-causeanalysis of data to identify opportunities for improvement,develops/oversees the development and implementation of actionplans that result in continuous quality improvement Assists in the coordination of patient services, to include labreports, updated patient reports, and interdisciplinarycommunication Receives and coordinates patient referrals from case managers,physicians, and other referral sources Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences, Agency programsand management functions, as assigned Monitors documentation and paper flow to ensure records areaccurate and timely and adhere to Medicare and other payerguidelines Ensures that clinical notes, supply log/visit logs are accurate andturned into the office according to Agency policy Investigates patient/family complaints promptly and takescorrective action as needed Makes home visits to provide patient care as needed Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and respondsappropriately Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and respondsappropriately Participates in the Agency’s endeavors for accreditation, licensingand professional recognition according to state, federal or CHAPsrequirements Assists Director of Clinical Services in the development ofPerformance Improvement Plan reports to include achieved goals,opportunities for improvement, statistical data and projections Participates in home care Performance Improvement Programactivities to continuously improve the quality of patient care Serves as a resource person for clinical staff and management inmatters pertaining to Performance Improvement Participates in periodic review of clinical records to promotequality patient care Educates clinical staff on documentation standards and patient careas needed Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements ofthird party payers Attends all required in-service programs to maintain comprehensivehome care knowledge base within the review year, as assigned bysupervisor Demonstrates effective time management skills by completingassignments within projected time frames Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive andcooperative manner Demonstrates personal responsibility with regards to attendance andpunctuality Promotes Agency philosophy, mission statement and administrativepolicies to ensure quality of care Maintains privacy and confidentiality with regards 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 ofRights Follows all infection control, standard precautions, and safetyguidelines/standards per Agency policy Follows the appropriate chain of command in all forms ofcommunication Demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperatewhile working with others or in place of others as necessary Must be flexible with work schedule, able to work weekdays-on calland weekends per assigned schedule Performs other duties as assigned

• In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patientsacross Texas and Florida.

WellMed is a network of doctors,specialists and other medical professionals that specialize inproviding care for more than 1 million older adults with over16,000 doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’reinnovators in preventative health care, striving to change the faceof health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primarycare physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practiceclinicians 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 anenvironment that will challenge you and give you clear direction onwhat it takes to succeed in your role as well as providedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

RequiredQualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current licensure as a Registered Licensed Nurse in good standingwith the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas Ability to maintain certification in Basic Cardiac Life SupportCourse C 3+ years of experience as a RN in an acute care setting or generalmedical/surgical setting Proven basic knowledge of governmental regulations, Medicare(Medicaid, as required), regulations, and company policies andprocedures Demonstrated familiarity with medical terminology and equipment.

Additional education and/or experience may be required byindividual state regulations

• Proven evidence of independent nursing practice in deliveringnursing care Proven good organization, communication, human relations skills,and access to reliable transportation Proven self-motivation, assertiveness and independentdecision-making skills
• Proven intermediate PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio,Outlook, SharePoint)
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow written and verbalinstructions in English effectively Demonstrated ability to operate computer terminal, printer, fax andcopier machines Ability to travel Current active driver’s license This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof ofimmunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus,Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity,documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis ofdisease•

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a community health or home health setting

• Supervisory experience
• Home Health experience Proven knowledge of general office procedures Proven excellent computer skills and knowledge of word processingand excel

• Competencies:

  Maintain privacy and confidentiality with regard to all patient,staff & agency information Problem solving skills Interpersonal skills Communication proficiency (oral & written) Project & time management skills Ethical conduct

• follows appropriate chain of command Adaptability & dependability Safety & security Thoroughness
• The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annuallybased on full-time employment.

Pay is based on several factorsincluding but not limited to local labor markets, education, workexperience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies withall minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensivebenefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stockpurchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject toeligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin acareer with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choiceof benefits and incentives.

• UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employerunder applicable law and qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, nationalorigin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates arerequired to pass a drug test before beginning employment.