Registered Nurse; RN) Manager Job Altoona area,Pennsylvania USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Manager

Med Staffers, LLC is hiring a Registered Nurse Manager in the Altoona, Blair County office. Qualified applicants should be a PA registered nurse, have solid experience with skilled home health or private duty assessments, and be familiar with the PA DOH Chapter 601 regulations and Chapter 51 Regulations. The RN manager is responsible for the growth and success of the Altoona office.

Oversight and regular client visits (intakes and re-certifications) are expected as well as hiring appropriate field staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receives and evaluates referrals for home care and home health cases

Conducts intakes that include background information, diagnosis and services required for care

Completes 90-day recertification for skilled care

Communicates with physicians to review orders and report concerns

Supervises nursing staff and completes competency checks

Identifies and verifies insurance coverage and receives authorization to provide care for client

Directs licensed and unlicensed staff in following the client’s plan of care and provides any training that is required

Participates case conference and PAC meetings

Manages all skilled home health cases

Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to the assigned Regional Executive Director

Assists in the screening and interviewing process and makes recommendations for employment

Assists in the orientation of new staff members

Assists with planning, implementing and evaluating continuing education programs

Assists in the formulation, revision, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures, and strategic goals and objectives

Complies with professional standards and principles

Participates in public relations and community activities that promote Med Staffers role as an effective member of the health care delivery system

Provides clinical guidance and resources to employees and clients

Travel is expected and can be moderate to heavy at times

Qualifications/

Experience:

Valid PA Registered Nurse License

CPR certified

One year of experience with home health/private duty assessments

One year of supervisory experience

Valid Drivers License and automobile insurance

PA Criminal and Child Abuse Background checks

Benefits:

Competitive wages
health care/dental/vision benefits
employee funded AFLAC programs
PTO and sick time

Med Staffers is an equal opportunity employer.