This position provides oversight of all patient care nursing services and personnel, including services provided to MM patients through a contractual agreement with HomeMed Pharmacy. Responsibilities include oversight of Registered Nurses as determined by the Clinical Nursing Director; facilitating the delivery of effective, cost-efficient, high quality, professional services; implementing department policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory, accreditation and practice standards; and clinical management of all nursing services in collaboration with the nursing Director of UMH Infusion.
HomeMed management team members to standardize a consistent approach for all employees, while respecting and observing the principles inherent to the UMPNC collective bargaining agreements.
- Provides direct supervisor and evaluation of registered nurses.
- Understands and implements bargaining agreements for UMPNC, AFSCME employees, and manages other staff through the Standard Practice Guide, as well as UMH Nursing and Pharmacy applicable policies and procedures.
- Assures practice compliance aligns with regulations including Michigan & Federal Law, Standards of Nursing Practice, and regulatory bodies providing accreditation and certification.
- Ensures competency and compliance within service, education, and regulations.
- Provides oversight of all patient care nursing services and personnel, including making patient and personnel assignments, coordinating patient care, and coordinating home visit referrals.
- Knowledgeable about patient caseloads and practice issues of nursing staff. Assures effective ongoing delivery of nursing services to meet patient care needs.
- Manages team performance based on established metrics and using data in decision-making.
- Holds staff accountable to work and productivity expectations.
- Provides weekend, holiday, and evening supervisory coverage as assigned.
- Assists in developing, implementing, and participating in staff education programs, policies, guidelines, orientation, and in-services.
- Chair of the HomeMed Pharmacy Education Committee; leads and/or contributes to the HomeMed education plan for both patients and staff.
- Liaison to the clinical on call program management and response and complying with policy, payer, and regulatory requirements.