What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator position at Right at Home Southern Maryland?
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JOB SUMMARY
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Right at Home provides in-home care for seniors and disabled adults. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve. The Lead RN Coordinator is primarily responsible for conducting initial assessments. Lead Per Diem RN Coordinators in scheduling assessments. Performs various caregiver supervisory activities by conducting supervisory visits during quarterly client reassessments. Coordinates with intake and staffing coordinators to ensure appropriate caregivers are matched with clients' needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead team of Per Diem RN Coordinators
Supervises RN Coordinator activities
Ensures all relevant high-risk data is communicated to nursing staff before assessments
Schedules initial assessment and reassessment/supervisory visits
Conduct field orientation of newly hired RN Coordinators
Annual or semiannual reviews of the per diem RN Coordinators' performance
SUPERVISORY ACTIVITIES
Assists and conducts ongoing in-service education and compliance training of caregivers
Monitors caregiver job performance through skills assessment evaluations and in-home supervisory visits
CARE MANAGEMENT
Coordinates client services by reviewing plans of care and frequency of care
Engage with clients/relatives who are reported to have CICs (change in condition) by the caregiver and decide if an RN visit is necessary (before the 90-day schedule)
Other essential functions
Ensures compliance with company policy and all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies and conditions of participation
Remains informed and updated on home health regulations and standards
Offers suggestions in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to RN Coordinator activities.
Perform other such tasks and assignments as directed by the management/leadership of Right at Home
EDUCATION / SKILLS / ABILITIES / AVAILABILITY
Registered Nurse (RN)
Working knowledge of HIPAA, The Joint Commission, and Medicare guidelines, and any related federal and state rules and regulations
Ability to effectively communicate with good oral and written communication skills
One year of supervisory experience required
Home care experience required
Read, write, spea,k and understand English as needed for completion of the job
Current CPR certification
Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation.
Must be able to demonstrate a two-person transfer with a Hoyer Lift for educational purposes
Preferred Experience:
Excellent Documentation skills
Knowledge of common geriatric medications
G-J Tube
S/P Catheter care
G-button care and use
Quadriplegic experience
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