RN Trainer/ Supervisor - Part-Time

Description

RN TRAINER/SUPERVISOR Pay Rate is $34.95 per hour Part-Time (25 hours/week)

Chautauqua County, NY

Description

Position Data:

Title: RN Trainer/Supervisor

Grade: 10 Exempt

Reports to: Health and Family Services Director

Requirements

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Administers patient care services for the agency’s Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA) and provides direct supervision of all patient services personnel and coordinates patient care services. Supports and carries out the Home Care Program’s policies and procedures. Responsible for research, development, and the coordination of regular in-service education for all Home Care staff. Pay Rate is $34.95 per hour Part-Time (25 hours/week)

Security Clearance

Level 1 V,A,C,R

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• •Provides supervision and evaluation of Home Care workers according to requirements for contracting agencies and DOH regulations.
• •Provides on-the-job training for aides when needed and provides in-home joint orientation to new personnel assigned to a case.
• •Maintains accurate patient files.
• •Performs initial admission assessment of new referrals, and opens the case, if deemed appropriate for home care to be provided.
• •Provides completed documentation to Home Care Scheduler to enter intake in Captain data system.
• •Works in cooperation with the scheduler to assign appropriate staff to the patient receiving home care services.
• •Reviews all patient care plans with home care workers to assure appropriateness and their ability to provide the services required. When appropriate, provides case management and obtains physicians orders to develop a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient. Review this plan every 6 months or sooner if necessary.
• •Reviews all complaints that are filed and provides follow up for resolution to patient’s satisfaction.
• •Documents and monitors all accident/incident reports, provides further investigation.
• •Participates in quarterly QI meetings.
• •Acts as liaison with caseworkers, patients, families, and staff.
• •Maintains up to date employee health records and personnel files.
• •Maintain aide certifications in NYS DOH database if applicable when aides complete mandatory in-service training.
• •Maintains current knowledge of and assures regulatory and procedural compliance.
• •Schedules in service trainings countywide and coordinate their presentation.
• •Develops and keeps procedures and protocols current; implements designated management systems.
• •Assists with providing and developing training and orientation for service area staff.
• •Completes all NYS DOH reporting requirements in the state system. Includes LHCSA annual census survey.
• •Promotes agency mission.
• •Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while performing self-sufficiency Promotes agency wide integrated service delivery strategies.
• •Fosters positive relationships with peers, funders, licensors, staff, subcontractors and community partners.
• •Fosters ongoing, integrated, comprehensive service delivery model with other COI services.
• •Facilitates standardization of systems and processes within service area and division.
• •Utilizes CAPSYS, data, and other tracking and measurement tools to monitor staff performance and service area outcomes; drive improvement and response to need in service area.
• •Promotes positive agency, division, and service area image.
• •Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Health and Family Services Director, Health and Family Services Administrative Assistant, Home Care Clerk Scheduler, PCA I’s, and PCA II’s

B. External: Community Agencies, In-Service presenters, Patients and Family Members, QI Committee Members, Contracting agencies and Case Managers, Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, and Discharge Planners.

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 10-25

B. Titles supervised: PCA I, PCA II, HHA’s, Home Care Clerk Scheduler

Organizational Responsibilities:

• •Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• •Attends appropriate in-services/trainings.
• •Attends all required meetings.
• •Data collection, analysis & reporting as required.
• •Participation in all management systems and functions internally and externally
• •Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

Physical

Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort.

Knowledge, Skills Required:

Associates degree in nursing required, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

• •Current NYS license for Registered Professional Nurse – DOH fingerprinting already completed for licensure.
• •Two years’ experience working with patients; three years preferred.
• •Two years’ experience creating and implementing patient care plans; three years preferred.
• •Two years’ experience working in homecare; three years preferred.
• •Two years’ supervisory experience required; three years preferred.
• •Ability to provide leadership and supervision.
• •Demonstrate writing and organizational skills.
• •Ability to problem solve; advocate and provide outcomes for the patients.
• •Customer service skills.
• •Basic computer skills.

Special Requirements, if any:

• •Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.
• •Completes all required NYS background clearances.
• •Ability to obtain and maintain physical exam and TB Testing.
• •Ability to provide proof of MMR immunization or Rubella / Rubeola Titer.
• •Valid Driver’s license
• •Reliable transportation
• •Ability to travel throughout the county.
• •Works compassionately with a diverse population.
• •Experience navigating community programs.