Current license as a professional registered nurse in Connecticut.
3-5 years of registered nursing experience; 2+ years in Community Health/Home Care.
Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation and home care regulations.
2 years in supervisory or administrative nursing roles preferred.
Master's degree in Community Health Nursing or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to clinical and paraprofessional staff focused on patient-centered care.
Supervise RNs, LPNs, and Home Health Aides in care coordination and personnel assignments.
Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans for patients.
Utilize quality improvement concepts to enhance clinical practice and patient care.
Educate and mentor staff in the management of complex cases.
Conduct interdisciplinary team meetings regularly to discuss patient care.
Engage in Quality Improvement activities, including case conferences and patient assessments.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities through in-service education.
Supportive climate for knowledge sharing among peers.
Mentorship programs for staff.
Participation in organizational changes and improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Provide patient-centered leadership to clinical professional and paraprofessional staff.
Share direct supervision of RNs, LPNs, and Home Health Aides in making patient and personnel assignments, coordinating patient care, and ensuring that patient needs are continually assessed.
Assure the development, implementation, and updates to individualized plans of care.
Utilize the concepts of quality improvement to identify, implement, and follow-up for improvements in clinical practice, patient care, and process improvements.
Use evidence-based models of practice and care.
Under the direction of the Clinical Operations Director, share responsibility for the oversight of the weekend/overnight/holiday clinical team, including LPNs.
Educate and mentor staff in the management of complex/difficult cases.
Interface with outside agencies, patient families, referral sources, and liaison staff as needed.
Conduct and lead interdisciplinary team meetings on a regular basis.
Conduct Quality Improvement activities for professional home care services through case conferences, clinical record review, billing review, on-site home visits (patient assessments), on-site staff supervisory visits, and team meetings. OASIS review and Care plan (485) review and completion are conducted in collaboration with the Coding and Compliance Director and the Director of Education.
In conjunction with the Director of Education, ensure the successful orientation and preparedness of all new hires under organizational supervision, including timely skills validation.
Review periodically with assigned clinicians the outcomes of care, appropriateness of client goals, and achievement of client goals. Care plan (485) accuracy and appropriateness are reviewed in collaboration with the Coding and Compliance Director and the Director of Education.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned staff to fulfill regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Assist assigned staff in setting individual goals and managing intra- and interagency relationships.
Review staffing levels, make recommendations, and implement changes under the guidance of the Clinical Operations Director.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Clinical Support and Team Collaboration
Identify problems affecting patient care and clinical management, and develop solutions mutually with staff and the Clinical Operations Director.
Ensure professional development of staff and completion of necessary continuing education requirements through in-service education and the provision of a climate conducive to the sharing of knowledge and expertise between peers.
Communicate ideas and concerns of management to and from staff and elicit discussion.
Assist with organizational changes by incorporating procedures into daily action.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, and performance improvement plans for employees.
Qualifications
Current license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the State of Connecticut.
Three to five years of registered nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years in Community Health/Home Care Nursing.
Competent knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation and Department of Public Health regulations for home care.
Two years of experience in supervisory or other administrative nursing positions preferred.
Master's Degree in Community Health Nursing or related field preferred.
