RN Clinical Supervisor

Full-time RN Clinical Supervisor needed for a local company in Lawrence, MA. This is an administrative role with no bedside or clinical responsibilities.

The RN Clinical Supervisor oversees the coordination and quality assurance of the agency's team of per diem RN and OT clinical assessors, as well as the clinical administration staff. This position will also conduct evaluations as needed for the personal care needs of agency consumers with permanent or chronic disabilities applying to the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide training, clinical guidance, and oversight to the agency of Per Diem O.T.s and R.N. evaluators

Work cooperatively with PCA and Clinical program staff to ensure the timely provision of quality program services

Respond to inquiries and deferrals from MassHealth in a timely manner

Communicate weekly with supervisor to provide updates and address any issues or items that need follow-up

Provide consultation to agency staff on clinical determination of eligibility for PCA program for medically complex consumers

Communicate with and develop relationships with local medical office staff within our PCM service area to verify referral eligibility and medical information received from consumer or PCP

Respond to all adjustment requests by collecting necessary information, completing required forms and submitting requests along with supporting documentation for consumers as needed

Keep current on MassHealth regulations pertaining to the PCA evaluation process to ensure program compliance by attending relevant statewide PCM information meetings and conference calls

Conduct quality assurance, reconciliation, and tracking around clinical team's completed assessments

Qualifications:

Current license as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts

Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred

Experience working with persons with disabilities preferred

Willingness to adhere to consumer directed philosophy of independent living

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent organizational and follow-through skills

Ability to maintain consumer confidentiality, adhering to standards of medical ethics and federal and state privacy laws.

Flexibility and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to travel throughout the service area independently as needed

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Direct Reports:

Per Diem Registered Nurses

Per Diem Occupational Therapists

Clinical Admin and Schedulers

Working Conditions

This position requires meeting consumers in their homes, in nursing facilities, etc.