Nurse Supervisor

Status : Full Time Regular Shift: DAY SHIFT Department: Home Care
Our agency is consistently honored as a top provider by HomeCare Elite™ on their prestigious list of the country's top 25 percent of home health care agencies. We've earned a gold medal in the Home Health Quality Improvement National " Go for the Gold " campaign. Members of our staff have been recognized for excellence in nursing as part of a national competition. We are licensed by the New York State Department of Health and certified to participate in Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross programs, and accredited by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations.
Position SummarySummary:
Provide direct supervision and clinical oversight of home care visiting staff. Responsible for case assignments, follow-up with inter-disciplinary staff, communication with patients, physicians, and referral sources. Serves as a clinical resource and educator for field nurse. The Nurse Supervisor is authorized to act in the absence of the Director of Patient Services and / or Assistant Director. QualificationsResponsibilities:
Education Required

• Must complete in-house orientation program

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Professional Nursing; A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred (with two years home care experience).
  

Experience And Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Speaks, reads and writes English

• Four (4) years experience in home care; six credit hours, or the equivalent or education / training in public health / nursing and principles of management. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

• Evidence of leadership qualities and effective communication skills.

• Ability to relate and work well with others within each level of authority and responsibility.

• Ability to interpret and evaluate community health programs as they affect home care.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs as appropriate to their age.

• Knowledge of growth and development.

• Knowledge of the range of treatment needed by patients as appropriate to their age.

• Computer proficiency
  

License/Certifications

• Current license/registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

• Current BLS Certification.
  

Working ConditionsOther information:
Working Conditions

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn

• Ability to communicate with staff and patients in person and by telephone.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

• Ability to bend and file in low or high cabinets.

• Ability to manipulate and carry charts.

• Ability to travel throughout the homecare service area.