RN Clinical Coordinator Weekends
Company: Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Location: Lowell
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Overview The position provides a supportive role to the
clinical management team and performs a variety of duties in the
coordination of the delivery of care to patients and families in
their homes . Triages calls related to patient care, including
physician orders, staff issues and other clinical issues . Hours:
Weekends Only- 16 Hours Location: Lowell Job Description Minimum
Qualifications : 1. Registered Nurse (RN) 2. Three (3) years of
community health experience required or combination of at least one
year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience and 2 years of
home health experience required . Preferred Qualifications : 1.
Prior experience in telephone triage preferred. Duties and
Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are
intended to describe the general nature of work and are not
intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and
responsibilities may be assigned. Provides effective coordination
of clinical services, consistent with the objectives of agency .
Works closely with clinical staff to provide necessary services for
patients and families in a timely manner , including the provision
of direct patient care. Communicates regularly with Clinical
Managers as well as with the Clinical Director when issues arise
relative to clinical practice or other performance related issues.
Demonstrates expertise and knowledge in a variety of areas,
including, but not limited to: Current methods of care and
treatment ; Policies, procedures and protocols which are specific
to the Agency ; The Agency Infection Control Plan ; A working
knowledge of all reimbursement criteria ; A working knowledge of
all regulations ; Has a working knowledge of the Medicare
Conditions of Participation ; and Assist ing with individual
caseload reviews or other audits as assigned by the manager or
Clinical Director. Assists with orientation and preceptor of
clinical staff. Demonstrates the clinical expertise needed to
provide effective guidance to clinical staff related to patient
visit frequency, skill and homebound status, and patient
interventions. Evaluates performance of each individual in relation
to established standards in collaboration with the clinical
manager. Determines staff competency in a fair and consistent
manner; provides direction as necessary, leads by example. Works
collaboratively with all disciplines, facilitating productivity,
cooperation and efficient operations. Assists in clinical manager’s
and scheduling coordinator in appropriate coverage based on census,
skill mix, geographic location, patient need and clinical capacity.
Triages calls from physician and follows through on required
actions, including communication to field staff, changes in orders,
scheduling prn visits, and f/u as clinical resource to clinical
staff if needed. Utilizing voice mail and e-mail, communicates with
others, as necessary in an effective and efficient manner. Responds
to inquiries in a timely manner . Documents appropriately. Consults
with Managers regularly, providing information about progress and
concerns. Provides documentation which is concise, accurate and
informative, and which supports reimbursement. Assists with reviews
of clinical reports such as timelines of care and other audits as
assigned by the Clinical Director. Represents the Agency at
community and/or professional organizations . Practices in
accordance with standards of care, policies, procedures, and scope
of practice, demonstrating an awareness of regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the
CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate
compliance arise . Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth
by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates
compliance with Tufts Medicine Care at Home policies and
procedures. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency
and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines. Participates in all mandatory
in-services. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system
bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to
deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to
consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center,
Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence
Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care
network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts
Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender
identity and/or expression, marital status or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will
ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable
accommodation to participate in the job application or interview
process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other
benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
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