RN Manager: Morgantown Home Health

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS IF HIRED PRIOR TO 06/01/2020:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.

3. Valid driver's license.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years of progressive Registered Nurse experience required; 2 years Home Health experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS IF HIRED AFTER TO 06/01/2020

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Must possess valid WV or neighboring state driver's license and must maintain WV or neighboring state minimum auto insurance

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of progressive Registered Nurse experience required; Four (4) years Home Health experience.

2. Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a School of Nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of previous experience in a hospital/home care/Home Health leadership role (such as charge nurse, nurse manager, or documentable consistent demonstration of strong leadership skills while functioning as a staff nurse).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described hereare intendedto describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Theyare not intended to be constructedas an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other dutiesmay be assigned.

• Oversee the daily operations of Home Health services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with all regulations.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate Home Health staff, including nurses, therapists, and support personnel.

• Manage the budget and resources for the Home Health department, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, implementing improvements as needed.

• Coordinate with the Director of Home Health to develop strategic plans and goals for the department.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and compliance with documentation standards.

• Address patient and family concerns and complaints promptly and effectively.

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and departments to ensure continuity of care.

• Stay updated with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes in Home Health services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties through the work shift.

2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amount of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to bad road conditions as well as wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.

2. Workmay be performedin the patient's home and may require extensive travel.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have the ability to work successfully underhighly-stressfulconditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

2. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles,and alsobe able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

3. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

4. Must have strong communications skills, written and verbal.

5. Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion stats.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.