Nurse Functional Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

NURSE FUNCTIONAL MANAGER

THE POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Director of Operational Excellence and directional oversight of the Senior Director of Clinical Services, the Nursing Functional Manager is responsible for the clinical and administrative management of the CEI Clinics and Home Health Nursing, including initiation, planning, implementation, and improving nursing services with an emphasis on providing quality participant care. Supports the clinical operations in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of nursing staff. Provides clinical leadership to train, coach, and develop nursing personnel that adds value and are aligned with organizational performance and quality measures. The  Nursing Functional Manager is responsible for the overall clinical functions focusing on effective and efficient operations of the clinic and home health services  to provide value-based care in the PACE setting (center or home-based).

Compensation range for the Nurse Functional role at CEI is $ 80,433.60 - $ 120,640.   Offers based on level of experience/education as it applies to the requirements for the position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for teaching, coaching, training and assessment of clinical competencies of the clinic and home health nursing staff to continuously improve clinical, financial and service outcomes.
• Ensures clinic and home health nursing staff provide the highest quality of care and in compliance with the California Board of Registered Nursing, Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians, California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants, federal, state and local requirements.
• Leads process improvement efforts with Clinic Supervisors that support evidence-based practices and quality initiatives.
• Develops, implements, audits and communicates clinical practice, policies, and procedures for best practices, evidence based practice standards, and provides input to Clinic Supervisors and Center Directors on the evaluation of clinic personnel at each PACE location.
• Utilizes quality improvement tools to collect, analyze, interpret, and display data that showed improved processes and patient care and reports during Quality Improvement Committee meetings.
• Maintains own clinical awareness and competencies as required by the department in order to assure competency of staff and mentor staff to improve clinical performance and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborates with the Clinic Supervisor and Center Directors by responding and resolving patient care issues.
• Collaborates with other disciplines as needed and acts as resource to Interdisciplinary teams across the program.
• Contribute in the recruitment, screening and hiring of clinic staff to ensure clinical competence, as needed by Clinic/Center leadership.
• Assesses and maintains a clinic staffing model that efficiently and effectively utilizes the appropriate resources ensuring competency, skill mix and adequate number of staff.

• Manage the clinical orientation and onboarding for clinic andhome health nursing  staff to ensure proper orientation and onboarding in a timely, appropriate, and comprehensive manner to meet all PACE program needs.

• Provides functional and technical Nursing consultation to Clinic Supervisors and Center Operations. Acts as subject matter expert in the development of performance improvement plans.
• As part of the functional manager team, build relationships with peers and other people resources who can contribute to the success of clinical initiatives. Identifies opportunities to improve service delivery and/or program growth.
• Develops, improves and oversees training and monitors clinical workflows for efficiency, quality and satisfaction.
• Acts as an administrative liaison and resource with administrative support to clinical departments and assists with regulatory management, including compliance in all areas of PACE Nursing services including tools, equipment and participant safety, performance against national benchmarks and established service standards, and preparing the necessary Corrective Action Plan (CAP) as needed and in a timely manner.
• Serves a leadership role in regulatory audits for both preparation and as a subject matter expert to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Participates in developing, monitoring and revising department policies and procedures consistent with current standards of practice.
• Determines clinic and home health nursing tools/supplies and equipment needs and specifications consistent with program needs and budget in collaboration with Clinic/Center leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent clinical skills, as well as expert knowledge of PACE care delivery model and Interdisciplinary team function.
• Ability to engage and influence individuals and teams to improve performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communications including demonstrated strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Creates a team environment that encourages collaboration, staff participation and ongoing feedback.
• Strong organizational and analytical/problem solving skills in participant care environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Follow all CEI Policies and Procedures
• Comply with all agency training requirements
• Maintain safe working environment by following CEI’s Safety Policies & Procedures
• Maintain a courteous, helpful and professional attitude, while displaying a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups
• Strong organizational and analytical/problem solving skills in participant care environments.
• Bilingual abilities a plus
• Computer literacy, particularly Electronic Health Records (EHR) software(s). Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Office programs and project management software as needed.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations from agencies such as CACFP, OSHA, California Department of Healthcare Services (DCHS), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – PACE Regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Nursing (Bachelors required, Masters preferred).
• Must a hold a current RN license. (Required)
• Prior management and supervisory experience with clinical services (Preferred)
• Minimum 3- years Geriatric experience (ex. Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Clinic) working with the frail and elderly (Required)
• Experience in Interdisciplinary team environments is highly desirable. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated clinical experience (5 years) in area where licensed. (Required)
• Current BLS/CPR certification. (Required)