Nursing Supervisor - Sun Valley

Job Description Summary

A Nursing Supervisor is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care services under a physician’s plan of care and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Option Care Health, the state’s professional standards, and regulatory entities. The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for providing and overseeing complete patient assessment, care planning, patient and caregiver education, evaluating progress toward goals, and recommending changes in the plan of care.

The nursing supervisor’s additional competencies allow for independence in the practice of the specialty and position the Nursing Supervisor to train and oversee pertinent competencies. Clinical competency is maintained by providing direct patient care 20–40% of the time. In a Medicare Certified Home Health agency, this position may also serve as the alternate administrator and/or alternate director of nursing.
The Nurse Supervisor/Nurse Manager/Regional Nurse Manager, Director, Nursing, or a designated registered nurse (RN) acting on their behalf, must be physically present on the premises or immediately accessible via telecommunication at all times during operating hours when patients are receiving infusion services.

• Competent in the clinical management of home infusion patients, including patient management skills, the nursing process, and the rules of federal, state, and local regulatory entities that oversee and control the provision of care in a Home Health Agency.
• Knowledgeable of documentation and billing requirements for home health/infusion care goods and services.
• Determine suitability of patients for home care.
• Supervise, monitor, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of patient care, including, when appropriate, in-home evaluations of field staff.
• Review and monitor the appropriateness of nursing care plans and direct staff to modify the plan as needed.
• Act as administrator and/or director of nursing of the Home Health Agency for Medicare‑certified home health agencies in the absence of a director or manager of nursing.
• Manage daily activities with regard to effective operations, communications, and ensure the office remains in compliance with all regulating and accreditation entities.
• Comply with reporting requirements, ensure policy and procedure compliance, and monitor and evaluate medical supply usage.
• Participate in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting nursing operational and financial data to the regional nurse manager, area director of nursing, and or director of operations.
• Support the development and implementation of the plan of care for each patient.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and participate in office‑specific continuing education and orientation programs.
• Assist the director of operations, area director of nursing, and/or the nurse manager in the recruitment, development, and monitoring of new staff.
• Coordinate and participate in on‑call responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
• Participate as a member of or direct the professional advisory committee, infection prevention and process improvement teams, including conducting chart audits.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate to the nurse manager, area director of nursing, and/or director of operations.
• Speak knowledgeably about the scope of services that are available through Option Care and provide support to sales professionals on an ongoing basis.

Registered Nurse with a license in the current state of practice with 1 year of nursing supervisory/charge experience, or at least 3 years of relevant nursing experience with demonstrated progression. Required…