Field Supervisor

Job Description:

The Field Supervisor has primary responsibility for the in-home supervision of Home Nurse and Home Health Aides as well as the on-going assessment and management of client situations/problems related to services provided. Involvement in teaching/training programs and documentation of activities is also a priority.

Qualifications:
1. Current licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois is required.

2. Nursing Degree from an accredited institution is required.

3. Previous teaching and/or supervisory experience preferred.

4. Satisfactory references with regard to professional competency, interpersonal skills and attendance.

5. At least one (1) year experience in pediatric.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accompanies the assigned Homemaker/Home Health Aide (Nurse/HHA) on all new personal care cases to "open/close" the case and provide any needed directions to the H/HHA and client.

2*. Visits all Nurse/HHAs, while on duty with an assigned client, at least every three (3) months to assess compliance with the established plan of care and quality of services provided.*

3. Provides positive feedback, emotional support and constructive criticism to Nurse/HHA during each site visit.

4. Provides incidental teaching/inservice education on aspects of a client's care, Universal Precautions and Hepatitis B Vaccination, during each Visit with a Nurse/HHA and on an annual basis.

5. Demonstrates, as necessary, procedures of care to Nurse/HHA that are to be used for a client.

6. Updates each client's Assessment and Planning form (during a site visit) annually and when care needs/services change.

7. Completes and submits all required documentation in a timely and designated manner.

8. Serves as a resource to Placement Workers in the handling of nursing/service problems relating either to clients or H/HHA.

9. Participates in the Agency's training programs, organized inservice programs and orientation sessions for H/HHAs as requested.

10. Establishes and maintains satisfactory working relationships with clients, H/HHAs, Placement Workers and office personnel.

11. Functions in accordance with Agency policies, procedures and conditions outlined in Agency contracts. 13. Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person