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The Regional Clinical Manager, Home Health Nursing enables patients to stay in their homes by providing health and personal services, supporting patients and their families. The Regional Clinical Manager, Home Health Nursing works within specific guidelines and procedures; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems; receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines approach, resources, schedules and goals.

**Work Schedule** : Full-time/40 Hours

**Position Type** : Hybrid (Remote/On-site/SC Market Travel)

**Market Location** : South Carolina

Hybrid Work Arrangement and Travel Requirements:

This position is considered hybrid, with the flexibility to work remotely from home, as well as required to travel and work on-site at various branch locations within the state of South Carolina.

The **RN Regional Clinical Manager** coordinates and oversees all direct care patient services provided by clinical personnel. This role is a focused on both home health clinical quality assurance and home health clinical operations initiatives.

+ Develops, plans, implements, analyzes, and organizes clinical operations for a specific location managed.

+ Conducts/delegates the assessment and reassessment of patients, including updating of care plans and interpreting patient needs, while adhering to Company, physician, and/or health facility procedures/policies.

+ Manages the assignment of caregivers.

+ Responsible for and oversees the delivery of care to all patients served by the location. Receives case referrals. Reviews available patient information related to the case, including disciplines required, to determine home health or hospice needs. Accountable to ensure patients meet admission criteria and make the decision to admit patients to service. Assigns appropriate clinicians to a case, as needed.

+ Instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services, and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.

+ Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing patient Plan of Care (POC).

+ Monitors cases to ensure documentation is in compliance with regulatory agencies and requirements of third-party payers. Ensures final audits/billing are completed timely and in compliance with Medicare regulations.

+ Coordinates communication between team members/attending physicians/caregivers to ensure the appropriateness of care and outcome planning.

+ Works in conjunction with the Branch Director and Company Finance Department to establish location’s revenue and budget goals.

+ Participates in sales and marketing initiatives.

+ Supervises all clinical employees assigned to a specific location. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the location. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

+ Handles necessary employee corrective action and discipline issues fairly and objectively, in consultation with the Human Resources Department and the Executive Director/Director of Operations.

+ Participates in the interviewing, hiring, training, and development of direct care clinicians. Evaluates their performance relative to job goals and requirements. Coaches staff and recommends in-service education programs, when needed. Ensures adherence to internal policies and standards.

+ Assesses staff education needs based on own the review of clinical documentation in addition to feedback and recommendations by Utilization Review staff. Upon completion of the assessment, creates and conducts regular staff education as needed.

+ Analyzes situations, identifies problems, identifies and evaluates alternative courses of action through the utilization of Performance Improvement principles.

+ Responsible for review of the appropriate number of Case Managers and clinical staff documentation to include starts-of-care, resumption-of-cares, and re-certifications, for appropriateness of care, delivery, and documentation requirements.

+ Responsible for the QA/PI activities. Works with Utilization Review staff relative to data tracking for performance review and outcomes of care analysis to determine efficiency, the efficacy of case management system as well as any other systems and process. Competently performs patient care assignments and staff management activities.

+ Provides direct patient care on an infrequent basis and only in times of emergency.

+ Assists in supporting the team by stepping in for Clinical Managers during their absence, with a focus on overseeing clinical operations and driving quality assurance initiatives to ensure continued excellence in service delivery.

+ Acts as Branch Director in his/her absence.

+ Interprets Company standards and Company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with external regulatory authorities and ensures that caregiver clinical documentation meets internal standards.

+ Participates in performance improvement activities, maintains ongoing clinical knowledge through internal and external training programs. Provides interpretation of knowledge and direction to staff.

+ Maintains relationships with referral/community sources. Participates in professional organizations and conducts care-related programs.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Use your skills to make an impact

Travel/Location Requirements:

+ **Travel up to 25% of time.** The role requires the ability to travel within the assigned market on short notice. This market is located within the state of South Carolina and has 11 associated branches.

+ **Must reside within the state of South Carolina.**

Education:

+ Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.

License/Certifications:

+ Active RN license in good standing.

+ Active RN license to practice in the state of South Carolina, is required.

Experience/Skills:

+ Proof of current CPR.

+ Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

+ Home health experience is required.

+ Minimum of 2 years of management and people leadership experience is required.

+ OASIS experience is required. OASIS certification (HCS-O, COQS, and/or COS-C), preferred.

+ Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience is required.

+ CMS PDGM billing knowledge and/or experience is required.

Additional Information

+ Normal Hours of Operation: M-F / 8a-5p (ET).

+ Travel Expectations: Up to 25% of time. Associated travel will be within the state of South Carolina. This role will require occasional travel to 11 different branch locations. It will be expected to be adaptable to a mix of remote and in-person work, based on business needs.

+ Annual Bonus Eligible: Yes, eligible for the annual incentive bonus which has pay-outs both quarterly and annually.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$77,200 - $106,200 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

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