RN/Manager - Home Health (770208)

Company: Veritas Global Consulting Group, LLC
Location: Lake Worth
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

JOB CODE: (770208) RN/Manager (Home Health) LOCATION: Broward and Palm Beach Counties (FL) Seeking two experienced Home Health Clinical Managers (one for the Broward location and the other for the Palm Beach location) to join a team of caregivers who strive to help patients recover safely and independently in the environment they feel most comfortable in their home. Caregivers work with the patients physician and provide care planned specifically for the patients needs, designed to help them take control of their treatment, prevent future declines in their health and improve their safety at home. Clinicians visit the patients home to deliver customized, physician-prescribed care after a hospital stay, illness, or injury to help them rehabilitate and achieve an optimal level of independence or to proactively manage chronic conditions to help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. The Clinical Manager maintains the quality of client care in accordance with the Agencys objectives and policies, through planning, coordination, and implementation and evaluation of the home health services provided. This position also directs and manages the field staff of the Agency while coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring Agency. Patient Population: All patients assigned to the provider numbers in the employees area of responsibility. Supervises: Designated Field Staff Essential Functions: Coordinate and schedule the daily work load of the office while utilizing Agency personnel to their fullest capacity. Review each clinicians schedule for recertification, discharges, and aide supervisory visits. Provide daily supervision of field nurses and Home Health Aides to ensure the quality of services and maintenance of standards. Provides the teaching and counseling necessary to enhance the delivery of services and the professional development of nursing and health aide staff. Review and investigate the clinical content, diagnoses, medical history, medications, fee status and other procedures from the records of clients. Identify and evaluate client needs and appropriateness of home care by reviewing the initial intake screening form before assignment of direct care staff. Assist with the orientation of new professional staff to familiarize them with Agency policies and procedures. Take client visits in the home setting as needed. This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse in a Home Health Agency One (1) year of management experience required Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively Demonstrates proven decision making skills If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile Must read, write and comprehend English Current drivers license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their drivers license before it expires in order to continue employment. Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance. Current State professional license as an RN in any/all applicable states. Current CPR Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting required in an office environment which involves minimal and occasional lifting of medical supplies and charts. If visiting patients, prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds as well as carry up to 30 pounds. The ability to access clients homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the clients condition and to perform client care. Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and Agency needs. Environmental/Working Conditions: Performs duties in an office environment during Agency operating hours Ability to work flexible schedule Ability to travel locally Some exposure to unpleasant weather If required to make patient visits, may work in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements: Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance Basic office equipment Basic nursing equipment The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. For consideration, please send us your CV/resume in MS Word format only. If there is a viable match, one of our consultants will contact you within 24-48 hours. 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