Clinical Manager

Definition and Role

Manages the day to day operations of Wound Medicine Clinic. Supervises clinic staff to include nurse and techs. Performs nursing procedures and direct patient care under the supervision of a MD/NP/PA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable.
• A valid, active, and unencumbered LPN/RN license.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

•          Supervision of clinic staff to include scheduling, monitoring productivity, controlling overtime, ensuring appropriate workflows in clinic to facilitate timely provision of care to patients in the clinic.

•           Management of supply inventory, ordering of supplies, maintaining appropriate par levels

•         Facilitate communication with other team members to quickly resolve any patient or clinic issues

•          Ensures appropriate approvals from billing related to specialty items required for patient care

•           Observes, records and reports to supervising MD/NP/PA, the general physical and mental conditions of the patient, as well as changes in the patient’s condition.

•           Administers prescribed medications and treatments, in accordance with the plan of treatment, as permitted by State and local regulations.

•           Assists the MD/NP/PA in performing specialized procedures.

•           Prepares equipment and materials for treatment and adheres to aseptic and/or sterile technique.

•         Assists the patient with activities of daily living and in learning appropriate self-care techniques, including wound care dressing changes.

•          Implements the nursing component of the patient’s plan of care.

•           Assists the MD/NP/PA in teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and family members, regarding the nursing care needs of the patient.  (Follow-up on the plan developed by the MD/NP/PA).           

•          Prepare progress notes and clinical notes and incorporate them into the electronic medical record as indicated.

•           Notifies MD/NP/PA or charge nurse of any problems identified in patient’s living environment, whether it is acute hospital, LTAC, Nursing home, or patient's home.

•           Attends case conferences/interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient’s problems, treatment plans, patient progress and patient’s overall health status. 

•           May perform routine venipuncture if written documentation of competency is in personnel record.  Must demonstrate competency in performing the procedure.          

•           Performs wound care and dressing changes as directed by the MD/NP/PA. Including competency on advanced wound care dressings. i.e.:  TCC, dermal skin substitutes, compression wraps, etc.
•           May receive orders from the MD/NP/PA and follow those orders, that are within the realm of practice for an LPN/RN, and within the standards of practice for the facility in which he/she is working in.

•        Completes any necessary paperwork and turns in on a daily basis as indicated. Including documentation within the company’s EHR.

•           Perform photo documentation and picture taking of wounds. 

• Responsible for “all other duties assigned”.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility and Lifting: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; moderate to extensive travel via car.
• Visual: Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.

• Dexterity: Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.
• Emotional/Psychological: Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.