GENERAL PURPOSE:

Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the nursing care provided to patients. Coordinate the interdisciplinary care by working through a team of case managers, health aides and other health care delivery professionals in accordance with patient needs, government regulations and Company policies to maintain excellent care for the patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice nursing in the state employed.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• At least two (2) years nursing experience with a minimum of one (1) year of home health/hospice and supervisory experience.
• Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good communication and management skills.
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work with management staff and Agency Administrator/Director of Nursing in planning all aspects of the nursing operation, including establishing priorities and job assignments.
• Coordinate the establishment and implementation of the patient’s plan of care, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and assist and coach as needed.
• Monitor the delivery of patient care, and the effective coordination with other support services.
• Perform on-site evaluation for field employees within ninety (90) days of hire and then annually. Perform on-site field supervision, as needed, to proactively identify problem areas, verify adherence to agency policy and procedures and assume that care/service is appropriately provided.
• Assist the Agency Administrator/Director of Nursing with the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program and Clinical Record Utilization review process.
• Coordinate, implement and manage administrative functions and areas or programs related to nursing services which may include coordination of twenty four (24) hour nursing coverage, seven (7) days a week.
• Review documentation for compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines; necessity of services and compliance with physician’s orders.
• Coordinate, conduct and maintain accurate records of all clinical in-house meetings to include:
• Patient Case Conference
• Clinical Staff Meetings
• In-Service Education / Programs
• Maintain a working knowledge and ensure compliance with all governmental regulations.
• Comply with employment laws and Company policies to ensure practices that maintain high morale and staff retention to include effective communication, prompt problem resolution and maintain a positive work environment.
• Adhere to all the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Astella Home Health and Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.