Looking for individuals to join our fast-growing home care family!

At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun.

Our focus is to help our clients live their best lives possible in the comfort of their own home. We specialize in providing Personal Care (Home Health Aide) and Private Duty Nursing Services.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced work environment, is a self-starter, highly-organized, and is able to work independently.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the direction of all home care services. Manages, supervises, coordinates, evaluates, and develops client care teams to ensure quality care delivery and appropriate case management within the Agency scope of services and policies; state, federal, and local laws. Hours to be worked for this position may vary.

SCHEDULE

Monday through Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing;
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in home care or an acute hospital or equivalent experience with one year of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct clinical and administrative personnel
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of home care federal and state regulations
• Knowledge of reimbursement sources and documentation requirements within home care
• Must be a licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with Agency and state requirements
• Has current CPR certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors the delivery of all direct and indirect services to Agency home care clients ensuring safe, effective, and appropriate home care services.
• Assists in the planning and development of Agency structure, policies and procedures, and the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Develops organizational policy and procedures and assures compliance. Reviews policies and updates as necessary. Communicates changes to all staff.
• Supports in the implementation and oversight of the QAPI program at the Administrator's discretion. Oversees data collection for quality management, statistics and reports for evaluating Agency performance. Identifies and implements changes in clinical and/or operational practice based on the findings of the Quality Improvement Program.
• Assists with marketing, public relations, and discharge planning by participating in departmental meetings.
• Stays current on available community resources, health care costs, and industry trends through self-education and access to outside educational opportunities.
• Establishes and implements systems to inform clients and their families of the scope and nature of home care services and community resources.
• Identifies admission criteria for new clients and evaluates eligibility for home care benefits through third-party payors. Provides clients and families with information about covered services as well as private pay services upon request.
• Receives referrals, determines services required, and Agency’s ability to meet needs. Assigns appropriate staff to cases.
• Assures client records are maintained in compliance with state and federal laws and accreditation standards where applicable.
• Assists in the screening and interviewing of new Agency personnel and makes recommendations to the Administrator. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• Monitors employee turnover, overtime, and absenteeism. Takes appropriate actions to address problems/issues.
• Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet specific and ongoing training needs of Agency personnel.
• Provides on-site supervision per Agency policy and as needed to determine staff competency and respond to educational and developmental needs.
• Oversees/conducts timely performance evaluations in accordance with Agency policy.
• Provides direction to teams to assure that client needs are met and services are provided according to the plan.
• Meets with staff on a regular basis to provide guidance and information related to specific issues. Assists in establishing priorities, setting goals, and evaluating progress toward goals.
• Educates Agency staff on services, policies, and procedures as needed.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of documentation in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and co-workers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for providing services to Agency clients.
• Is available at all times during regular business hours and as needed to provide support and assure quality care delivery to home care clients.
• Coordinates 24-hour Agency coverage by Registered Nurses. Evaluates quality of on-call services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Medical office
• Palliative care
• Private practice

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person