Clinical Resource - Montana

Company: Cascadia Healthcare
Location: Bozeman
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

The Clinical Resource is responsible for the oversight of clinical operations for assigned skilled nursing facilities. This role works collaboratively with facility leadership teams, and other support services team members to ensure the delivery of quality care and regulatory compliance. The Clinical Resource acts as the primary resource for training, monitoring and coaching facility Chief Nursing Officers and Nursing Department team members. This role also assists such facilities during annual and complaint surveys as well as assisting with preparation and implementation of plans of correction.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

states specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid RN license in the state(s) employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Infection Preventionist certification.
• DNS-CT or CDONA, optional.
• Valid drivers license.

Experience:

• 2 years successful experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent position in long-term care facility preferred.
• Multi-site experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Conducts on-site reviews of clinical operations, medical records and staff performance.
• Reviews facility clinical activities and collaborates on root-cause analysis and action plans.
• Educates facility staff in clinical and regulatory issues, as well as facility policies.
• Provides guidance and assistance to Chief Nursing Officers. Acts as a mentor for professional growth.
• Establishes and maintains a peer networking system for Chief Nursing Officers.
• Identifies quality of care issues and takes appropriate actions.
• Validates the clinical competencies and effectiveness of the CNO and SDC.
• Is resourceful in provision of clinical staff training to achieve successful performance.
• Participates with the orientation of the facility CNO and SDC.
• When in a facility, promotes an environment where residents rights are protected and residents are free from abuse and neglect.
• Participates in the companies employee recognition programs.
• Quantifies data for tracking and trending, supporting a strong Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
• Communicates timely and skillfully, actively listens and functions effectively as a part of the team.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Companys Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Provides infection prevention oversight and guidance.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains resident/patient confidentiality and ensures HIPAA compliance by facility nursing department.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Performance that surpasses resident expectations and foster the highest degree of quality care.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Intimate knowledgeable of applicable federal, state and other regulations, including state specific clinical practice acts.
• Knowledge and ability to follow regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Skill set to assist with growth of facility clinical leadership and staff.

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