What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Care - Nursing Supervisor position at Linden Home Care?
Job Summary
The Nursing Supervisor reports to the Administrator and oversees the delivery of clinical care and services, ensuring patient needs are met through assessments, care planning, coordination, staff supervision, and ongoing monitoring.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Coordinate patient care and ensure adequate staffing to meet patient needs.
- Conduct patient admissions, initial evaluations, comprehensive assessments, and ongoing monitoring.
- Develop, implement, review, and update patient plans of care.
- Assess staff competency and assign personnel based on qualifications, training, and experience.
- Supervise and evaluate nursing staff, CNAs, and home health aides.
- Conduct required supervisory visits and monthly patient phone check-ins.
- Address patient concerns and changes in condition, notifying the Administrator, physicians, and relevant personnel as needed.
- Coordinate staffing coverage when employees are unavailable.
- Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and continuing education.
- Review and maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, applicable laws, and accepted standards of practice.
- Implement performance improvement initiatives and assist with agency goals.
- Provide staff education, coaching, and clinical guidance.
- Stay informed of healthcare regulations and industry developments.
- Promote positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare referral sources.
- Provide nursing care within the scope of the agency's license and applicable nursing regulations.
Qualifications
- Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Preferably two years of home health or skilled nursing experience.
- Preferably two years of supervisory experience.
- Case management and policy development experience preferred.
- Must be able to travel and work flexible schedules as needed.
- Must be available for supervisory responsibilities when contacted.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must provide documentation confirming freedom from TB and communicable diseases, signed by a physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse.
Job Limitations
Must provide nursing care within the scope of practice established by Wisconsin regulations and agency policies.
Working Environment
- Provides care in patients' homes.
- May respond to emergency situations.
- Requires travel.
- Involves medium-to-high exposure risk to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Personal Protective Equipment
May include gloves, masks, eye protection, CPR shields, and disposable protective coverings.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35