Assistant Director ofr Patient Services - RN (AHC)

Join our team as the Assistant Director of Patient Services at the award winning Masonic Care Community (Acacia Home Care Services); with an annual salary range of $80k-$86k.

Voted the best skilled nursing facility in the Mohawk Valley, MCC is the area leader in providing senior care. This is truly a case where the small environment helps grow relationships and creates a sense of home for both our residents and our staff. MCC is also located on a stunning 440-acre campus, unlike any other senior care facility. Enjoy walks on our grounds, staff wellness and appreciation activities, and an excellent benefits package and compensation. MCC has been a strong part of the area community as we celebrate caring for people for 130 years.

Company Description:

A Career with a Cause

COMPASSIONATE - At Acacia Certified Home Care Company (AHC) we are a compassionate team of caregivers who strive to create life changing possibilities for the patients we serve. Our mission at AHC is to improve the quality of life to our patients through clinical excellence, compassionate care and extraordinary service in our community. Nestled in the beautiful Mohawk Valley of Central New York, located on the Masonic Care Community Campus, AHC offers exceptional care to our patients. AHC services are not just available to Masons; we are open to the entire community.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Primary functions are to support the Director of Patient Services (DPS) in the CHHA and LHCSA, as well as supervising, instructing, and guiding clinical personnel in providing high quality clinical services. Responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and directives of the Agency.
• Promotes and restores patients' health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of CHHA/LHCSA home care patients; coordinates with physicians; staff; and DPS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains knowledge of Federal State and local regulatory requirements. Assists in the maintenance and development of agency policies and procedures to ensure quality and safe delivery of care. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding

operations of the Agency.

• Assures quality of care by developing and interpreting standards of care; enforcing adherence to State Board of Nursing and State Nurse Practice Act requirements and to other governing agency regulations; measuring health outcomes against standards; making or recommending adjustments.
• Participates in the recruitment/interviewing/selection/orientation of team members, evaluates their probationary and annual performance relative to job goals/requirements, coaches staff recommending in-service educating programs. As well as providing continual supervision, compliance, and supervisory visits.
• Reviews referrals for appropriateness, directs care as ordered by physician, coordinates nursing visits, reviews plans of care and OASIS to ensure compliancy, appropriateness and completeness, provides clinical oversight, case conferences, and discharge planning.
• Works collaboratively with staff members, community agencies, and resources affiliated with
• Acacia Home Care to promote effective communication, demonstrates skill in conflict
• resolution and encourages a positive work ethic. Promotes continuity of care through discharge planning, case management, direct care, referrals, advocacy, and ongoing case conferencing with staff.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Actively participates in on going quality/performance improvement activities, evaluation, action and follow-up. Performs clinical record reviews in collaboration with the Quality Improvement Team reports findings, develops and implements a plan of correction for identified areas. Attends QAP/Quality improvement meetings.
• Abides by the Compliance Program at Masonic Care Community ensures that all information is kept confidential and is respectful of the Patients' Bill of Rights. Participates in promoting awareness of compliance in staff and by assisting with monitoring activities and follow up actions.
• Performs essential functions of Registered Nurse and Home Health Aides in the field, as staffing needs arise.
• Will rotate on call coverage with the DPS routinely and in the DPS absence.
• Assume the duties of the DPS in his/her absence with respect to clinical issues.
• Performs other duties and tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse with a current New York State License who is responsible for clinical direction and supervision of patient care services.
• Two years of home care experience with Associates RN Degree or one year of home care experience with BSN RN Degree and Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• One year of full-time experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity in nursing required.

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• Valid New York State Driver's License or access to transportation.

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• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

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• Experience in using and educating of an electronic medical record required.

The base salary range for this position is $80K to $86K per year commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education & prior accomplishments.

The position may be eligible for additional compensation not listed here, including but not limited to shift differentials, incentives or bonuses, as applicable.

Masonic Care Community is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Utica, NY 13501

Salary : $80,000 - $86,000