Nurse Coordinator (PCA)

Job Summary:

The Nursing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing schedules for the clinical department, assisting in management of clinical documentation, and oversight of one of our shared aide office settings.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of one of CCOR’s shared aide building offices Monday through Friday mornings.
• Meet with potential clients and/or families when onsite at shared aide sight and gather and send pertinent information to Intake team for CCOR.
• Tracking and management of medical orders sent to physician offices for review and signatures per NYSDOH regulation.
• Communicate with hospitals, rehab centers, and providers to monitor clients admitted to an alternate setting to track potential return to CCOR services.
• Scheduling nursing visits in AlayaCare to ensure maximization for billing and appropriate utilization of services, and clinical support tasks as needed.
• Pre-billing readiness for clinical staff visits.
• Perform when needed agency “Meet and Greets” to ensure appropriateness and ability to provide a safe plan of care in the Shared Aide setting.
• Successful completion of CCOR Personal Care Aide Training program.
• Perform Client’s personal care and/or assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Classroom support with some training under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible To:

• Director of Clinical Services

Position Requirements:

• Previous home care experience preferred.
• Scheduling experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete a Competency & Proficiency Test and Skills Evaluation appropriate to job title as part of this role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent human relations and customer service skills.
• Ability to function with minimum direct supervision, to make decisions, to solve problem problems, and to manage emergencies.
• Ability to relate to diverse and multi-cultural populations.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull, climb, reach, and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities.
• Pass a physical examination and immunization requirements after being offered employment and complete a health assessment annually, thereafter.
• Possess a current, valid New York State driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Completion of CCOR’s PCA certification and orientation program

Environmental Conditions:

• May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.
• May be exposed to high crime areas within the community.
• May be exposed to weather and temperature extremes.
• May be exposed to infectious or communicable disease.