Home Health Clinical Specialist

HOME HEALTH CLINICAL SPECIALIST  

Job Description

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum requirements include the following:

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program
• A physical therapy degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved physical therapy program

1. Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
2. Extensive knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to Home Health care.  Ability to teach this knowledge to others.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides staff development to all Home Health locations, clinicians, office staff and leadership.
• Collaborates with location administrators and Clinical directors for training required for meeting their needs and changes in regulations. 
• Collaborates as a liaison with location administrators and Clinical Directors to ensure quality metrics are met and maintained
• May assist with the creation of standardized QAPI
• Assists with survey preparedness and survey support for Home Health locations
• Assists with orientation and continuing education program
• Provides compliance auditing
• Assists clinicians in accurate OASIS and other required documentation completion
• Organizes and/or participates in scheduled staff meetings and in-service education, client care conferences as needed.
•  Support the VP of Home Health and Home Health Clinical Services with process development and oversight.
• Other duties as assigned by the VP of Home Health and Home Health Clinical Services 
• Act as a clinical and regulatory resource to the Clinical directors Administrator, Agency personnel, and the Quality Team.
• Maintain clinical skills and function in the field as a field clinician if called upon

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Demonstrates interpersonal understanding and utilizes effective communication skills.
• Considers effects of words and actions on others.
• Utilizes listening skills that indicate understanding and promotes accurate interpretation of others’ concerns, motivations and feeling.
• Recognizes the influence of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and accepts strengths and limitations in others.
• Works toward resolution of interpersonal conflicts as they arise.
• Recognizes when others are in need of information, assistance or direction and consistently offers and provides help.
• Attends and participates positively in meetings
• Regularly reads and appropriately applies information to practice.
• Uses words that express respect, patience and understanding in interactions with others.
• Acknowledges others verbally and nonverbally (eye contact, expression, tone of voice) promptly and courteously.
• Follows appropriate phone etiquette.

Personal/Professional Development

• Maintains personal health status requirements in relation to job position.
• Maintains professional licensure/certification if applicable.
• Maintains current personnel file information and provides changes/updates to agency in timely manner.
• Sets own development challenges and volunteers to learn.
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies, including education, reporting, and practice implementation specific to job position.
• Attends agency provided in-service programs to fulfill requirements of position and agency policies. Exhibits adaptability, flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements

1. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
2. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
3. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
4. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
5. Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff.
6. Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
7. Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
8. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
9. Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
10. Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
11. Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
12. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
13. Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
14. May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel.
15. Ability to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.
16. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, and ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to meet resident needs.
17. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
18. Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
19. Intermediate computer skills, including ability to create documents in various programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Adobe), and navigate electronic medical record systems.
20. Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of Rocky Mountain Care, including the company compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment.  Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance.  Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position.  Other tasks not listed here may be assigned if the tasks are similar or related to the essential duties of the position.  Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed by regulatory bodies and RMC.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], it is the policy of Rocky Mountain Care to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.  If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Jon Owens in the HR department.

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum requirements include the following:

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program
• A physical therapy degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved physical therapy program

1. Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
2. Extensive knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to Home Health care.  Ability to teach this knowledge to others.