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Primary Function:

Approximately 50/50 split of clinical and supervisory responsibilities.

-Assist Director in supervision of nursing staff.

-Provide direct patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in hiring, orientation, supervision, scheduling and evaluation of staff nurses.
• Assist in the development and marketing of new programs/services as needed.
• Monitor and facilitate the flow of care plans, billing forms and prior approvals (and ensure their accuracy).
• Teach and supervise written documentation, charting and tracking of care plans.
• Assist the Director in taking referrals, performing initial evaluations and distributing referrals to staff.
• Carry small caseload of patients.
• Plan staff in-service education programs and facilitate and track staff attendance at educational conferences.
• Participate in the on-call system.
• Assist in the review of 488s and denials of service.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Basic Knowledge:

Must have a minimum of one year experience in home health care.

Experience & Qualifications:

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Independent Action:

Direct client care under physician orders.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Assist the Director of Home Care in the supervision of all nursing staff.