RN Clinic Supervisor - Growing Elder Service Plan

Company: Fallon Community Health Plan
Location: Leominster
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

RN Clinic Supervisor - Growing Elder Service PlanUS-MA-LeominsterJob ID: 5927Type: Full Time# of Openings: 1Category: NursingSummit ElderCare - LeominsterOverviewAbout Fallon HealthFounded in 1977, Fallon Health is a leading health care services organization that supports the diverse and changing needs of those we serve. In addition to offering innovative health insurance solutions and a variety of Medicaid and Medicare products, we excel in creating unique health care programs and services that provide coordinated, integrated care for seniors and individuals with complex health needs. Fallon has consistently ranked among the nation's top health plans, and is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products. For more information, visit fallonhealth.org.About Summit ElderCare: Fallon Health operates the largest Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in New England and the fifth largest in the country. Called Summit ElderCare, Fallon's PACE helps provide older adults and their caregivers with a welcome alternative to nursing home care. Participants in Summit ElderCare have access to comprehensive medical services and social support at a Summit ElderCare site while they keep the independence of living in their own homes and communities.Position Purpose:The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for oversight of daily operations related to the medical clinical and ADHC. Oversees implementation of discipline specific policies and procedures. Supervises and directs Medical Assistants and Health Aides Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruitment and training of staff within the discipline including Medical Assistants and Health Aides.
• Participates in the oversight of related contracted vendors.
• Represents the program and related discipline at assigned community and external events upon request.
• Evaluates staff on achievement of goals and deliverables and assessment of competencies. Manages the resolution of performance issues in consultation with the Clinical Manager and Human Resources as appropriate.
• Provides ongoing constructive feedback and guidance to staff.
• Conducts new staff orientation and performance evaluations for staff in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the provision of patient care and scheduling within the medical clinic setting including PACE providers and ancillary providers (dentistry, podiatry, optometry, audiology).
• Collaborates with participants, caregivers, physicians, nurse practitioners and other staff to meet participants' needs.
• Oversee Health Aid scheduling for functional maintenance programs.
• Oversee scheduling of INR's and community blood draws for Medical Assistants
• Participates in all types of Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Participates in management and quality meetings as required.
• Coordinates/supervises the purchase of medical/surgical/pharmaceutical/food service supplies.
• Assures that clinical equipment is in good working condition in collaboration with the Quality and Risk Manager.
• Assumes responsibility for inservice education for medical assistants and health aides.---------------
• Interviews potential candidates and makes recommendations for hiring to Clinical Manager. Provides for cultural and diverse needs of participants when providing care
• Monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions, and identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions.
• Participates in the nursing "on-call" rotation as assigned.
• Supports RN colleagues, covering and assuming changes in assignment as assigned by Clinical Manger.
• Conducts regular staff meetings with direct reports.
• Assists with routine nursing duties as required.
• Assures that corrective action plans are completed for incidents related to clinical services.
• Assists the Clinical Manager to carry out administrative duties as needed. Represents the Clinical Manager at meetings as assigned. Acts on behalf of the Clinical Manager in his/her absence.
• Performs all duties in accordance with FCHP and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures. Strictly observes HIPAA regulations and confidentiality of participant information.
• Oversees and ensures the quality checks by the Medical Assistants and Health Aides are completed as required and in accordance with SE policies and procedures.
• Participates in site specific meetings per the direction of the Clinical Manager or Site Director
• Completes MDS assessments as indicated
• Performs nursing assessments as needed at the center or in the community.
• Completes level one and level two reports, when necessary to assist & offload the Clinical Manager
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Clinical Manager/Site Director.QualificationsLicense: Licensed as an RN in Massachusetts--------------- Certification: CPR and Alzheimers and Dementia certification preferred or willingness to be certified. Experience: At least two years of supervisory experience working with frail elders in a health care setting.---Supervisory experience with medical assistants and health aides is preferred. Ambulatory clinic experience is recommended but not essential Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. PM16 PI124771432

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