Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Reports To: Associate Director, Home Health Branch Administrator Work Schedule : Full-time/40 Hours Position Type : On-site This position requires you to sit on-site at our Lincolnton, NC branch location.

The  RN Clinical Manager coordinates and oversees all direct care patient services provided by clinical personnel. This role is 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. Reviews available patient information related to the case, including disciplines required, to determine home health or hospice needs. 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 following 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. 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. Ensures adherence to internal policies and standards. 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. 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. Interprets Company standards and Company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with external regulatory authorities and ensures that caregiver clinical documentation meets internal standards.

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

Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact State RN license with authorization to practice in the state of North Carolina. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation. Two years as a Registered Nurse with at least one-year of management experience in a home care, hospice or equivalent environment. Home health experience is required. Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience is preferred. CMS PDGM billing knowledge and/or experience is preferred.

Normal Hours of Operation: M-F / 8a-5p (ET) On-Call Expectation: Yes, rotating on-call shift. Annual Bonus Eligible: Yes, eligible for the annual incentive bonus which has pay-outs both quarterly and annually.

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. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. 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 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: 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. 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. ​ It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.