Job Title/Position: Nurse
Reports To: Administrator
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Nurse is responsible for the overall direction of home care services. Nurse establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home care services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect client services provided by caregivers.
2. Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client and family/caregiver care to all caregivers as indicated.
3. Assists the Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
4. Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume, which could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
5. Nurse assists Administrator in hiring, evaluation and termination of organization personnel.
6. Oversees the maintenance of client records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
7. Assures proper maintenance of client records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
8. Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, either directly or by delegating to another staff member.
9. Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.
10. Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel.
11. In the absence of the Administrator, the Nurse will become the acting Administrator and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the Administrator.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Administrator.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
2. Experience in a home care preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel.
4. Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order.
6. Knowledge of business management and governmental regulations.
7. Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills. Will be required to communicate with clients and client’s family members when necessary.
8. Will be required to be stationary for long periods of time and work at a computer and/or on the phone.
9. May occasionally have to lift patients/clients if necessary.
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