Position Scope:

• Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health care services.
• Moreover coordinate provision of home health care services that reflects agency philosophy and standards.
• Evidently ensure quality and safe delivery of nursing care services is delivered within the guidelines of the ANA Standards of Care and the policies of the agency.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• A licensed RN in good standing, holding a current license in NJ Must pass the Home Care test.
• Must pass the High-Tech Exam (when applicable)
• Validation of high-tech experience (IV, ventilator care, acute care setting, when applicable)
• Attendance at Continuing Education Programs per Agency Policy .

Experience:
IHSN – one year of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.

(In addition, while not a condition of accreditation, the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Best Practices advises that qualifications of Nursing Supervisor for Skilled Nursing Services include the following: Experience in Home Care, Education, or Community Nursing with ID/Criminal Background checks.)
PCS – If the applicant has less than one year of professional experience as a registered nurse the applicant will follow the protocol for home care orientation that includes a preceptorship and the satisfactorily passing of an initial written competency exam written.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to effectively communicate with clients and coworkers in English.
• Ability to perform tasks involving  physical  activity, which  may  include  heavy  lifting and extensive bending  and  standing
• Ability to deal effectively with stress.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health  care services
• Oversees staff assignments and staffing patterns.
• Provides guidance to assign appropriate CHHA’s and skilled personnel to meet the client’s needs.
• Implements current Nursing Practice.
• Conducts initial patient assessments and reassessments and plans patient care per physician’s plan of care.
• Supervises and directs field personnel in providing care.
• Additionally coordinates with community agencies to provide for continuity of care.
• Responsible for discharge planning and the discharge process.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with the client and his/her family members. Interprets to the client and family implications of the client’s health status.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by DON or Administrator.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team and staff of the agency.
• Consistently adheres to universal precautions, aseptic technique and infection control guidelines.
• Consistently seeks, accepts and implements suggestions to improve performance.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinion of others.
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively under stressful situations. Maintains confidentiality of client assessments and records.
• Consistently submits time card and patient records completed in an appropriate timely manner.
• Utilizes time effectively, maintaining a consistent level of productivity. –
• Identifies and uses appropriate resources.
• Consistently complies with standards for attendance, absence notification and punctuality.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism through appearance, performance and communication.
• Assumes responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted notices, communications and policies/procedures.
• Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times.