Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in New York, NY

Purpose of Position: Provides direct supervision of an interdisciplinary team of field staff and coordinates activities of the health agency to provide quality care according to established best practices, federal and state regulations and Agency policies.   The Clinical Manager provides oversight of all patient care services.  Oversight includes: coordinating patient care, coordinating referrals, ensuring that patient needs are continuously assessed; and ensuring the development, implementation and updates of the individualized plan of care.

 Responsibilities:

1. Provides direct supervision of an interdisciplinary team of field staff (RN, LPN, PT, OT, SLP,MSW, HHA) in all aspects of the clinical process, making patient and personnel assignments. 
2. Interprets and executes Home Health Agency policies necessary to achieve the delivery of high quality, safe and cost effective patient care. 
3. Reviews and analyzes the current delivery of care, and plans and proposes modifications in this delivery to assure quality and cost effectiveness ensuring proper coordination of care and referrals.
4. Assists agency staff in the planning and delivery of patient care. 
5. Participates in the Quality Improvement Program that includes QAPI, risk management and concurrent record review. 
6. Evaluates the performance of assigned staff. 
7. Undertakes corrective (disciplinary) action as appropriate. 
8. Collaborates with the Director of Patient Services in establishing goals and objectives for the Home Health Agency. 
9. Interacts with community agencies on behalf of VNSW or as a resource person for patients in the community. 
10. Participates in the orientation of new staff and for the continued professional growth of assigned personnel. 
11. Interviews and recommends the hiring of professional staff as requested. 
12. Remains conversant with the latest standards of practice and regulations. 
13. Prepares work schedules for assigned staff. 
14. Maintains knowledge/current information with CMS regulation and accrediting bodies in regard to clinical operating standards for home health care. 
15. Uses leadership position to serve as a resource to all staff regarding performance improvement an all areas to include – customer service, appropriate documentation with a focus on OASIS accuracy and timeliness, plan of care development and implementation and overall conduct and job performance. 
16. Complies with the Agency’s Corporate Compliance Policies and all laws, regulations, and standards of conduct established by federal and state governments. 
17. Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

1. Current license and registration to practice as a RN, PT, OT, ST, MSW, MD or Audiologist in the State of New York. 
2. Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent for other disciplines, with a minimum of two (2) years of satisfactory experience as a Community Health Nurse in a Certified Home Health Agency or Long Term Care Program preferred. 

OR

1. Four (4) years of satisfactory experience. 
2. Demonstrated competence in their area of expertise. 
3. Knowledge of Home Care Home Base Clinical Software preferred. 
4. Adequate written and oral communication skills, including computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 
5. Demonstrated leadership attributes. 
6. Professional liability insurance in the amount specified by VNSW. 
7. Automobile in good working order and auto insurance in the amount specified by VNSW. 
8. Valid Driver's license