Home Care RN

Purpose of Job Position: The RN Supervisor serves as the supervisor for all caregivers in the Home Care Agency as well as serves in an administrative role for the agency.

The RN Supervisor serves in an on-call capacity to meet the needs of the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: · Provides assessment and reassessment of clients receiving Home Care services, supervises In-home Aides and Companions on Client care.

· Assists with agency Quality Assurance as assigned including chart audits.

· Responsible for supervision of Client care and communication with other appropriate team members.

Provides supervision of In-Home Aides and Companions during all hours while care is provided and validates In-home Aide competencies by demonstration in addition to skills tests for Companions.

· Responsible for following agency policy duties that a Registered Nurse may perform.

· May also serve as the Agency Director.

· For all clients, the RN Supervisor will visit the client every 90 days.

One supervisory visit annually must be in presence of the Caregiver providing care.

The RN Supervisor will follow DHSR licensure rules and payer source requirements for frequency of supervision · Responsible for the initial admission assessment and the development of a plan of care in collaboration with the client.

The plan of care is incorporated into the Client's service record.

· Completes care management visits for clients requesting that service.

· Supervises the Companions and In-Home Aides, completes annual evaluations, approves vacations and sick time for those staff.

· Completes skills checks, education and in-services for staff.

· Completes Departmental Orientation for all new staff with the assistance of the Scheduler/Administrative Assistant.

· Assists with hiring, reference checks, interviews and other items relating to hiring new staff.

· Acts as a preceptor to assist with new employee orientation.

· Seeks in-service programs to increase competency in the job requirements specific area of practice and/or expertise.

· Reviews schedule weekly and accepts assignments or duties as directed by the Director.

· Participates in On-call duties for supervision and support of clients and staff.

· Completes payroll bi-weekly and other administrative functions related to the business.

· Ensures all policies and procedures area followed, with NO disciplinary actions within the last year.

Performing any task as required within the capability to accomplish the successful operation of the agency.

· Works with staff to maintain records in an orderly arrangement.

Job Standards: Must be able to work well with the senior population.

Must be flexible enough to carry out job duties.

Must express a positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Must demonstrate insight, leadership skills and tact.

Must be able to manage time well and make decisions concerning priority.

Must establish and maintain good working relationships with all team members.

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