Registered Nurse, LHCSA Case Manager

Performance Responsibilities and Standards:

1. Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services

• Conduct nursing assessments and supervision of home health aides
• Develop a plan of care based on the client assessment to meet their needs and using an intra-agency approach
• Ensure that documentation meets quality standards and is completed as per agency policy
• Understand and follow the nurse code of ethics, conduct and standards of practice
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external resources to meet client needs
• Provide education to clients, families and aides as needed
• Assist in Immunization Clinics when needed
• Participate in triage and On-call coverage rotation
• Attend team meeting as required

2. Supervision of para-professional staff relevant to patient care

• Supervise home health aides in performing designated tasks related to patient care and per the care plan
• Communicate appropriate information to the home health aide department
• Assist with home health aide training program when needed
• Assist with aide evaluations as directed

3. Comply with Home Aides of CNY policies and procedures and quality initiatives

• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of infection control practices
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local government rules and regulations
• Adhere to quality improvement standards
• Maintain personnel requirements as current
• Demonstrate nursing skills competency through periodic evaluations

• Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license
• Nursing Degree from a regionally accredited or approved school of nursing, college or university acceptable to NYSDOH
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred
• Current professional liability insurance
• Current and valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a vehicle which can be used for work
• Self-directed and excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage stressful situation, include conflict management
• Efficient and flexible in problem solving with ability to motivate and educate others
• Ability to manage a caseload of clients and coordinate care
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and situations
• Ability to take direction and maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures
• Ability to get along with others and work as part of a team
• Ability to use a computer, variety of software and email systems

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk 90% of the day
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity (including but not limited to):
  Pushing/pulling on average 50 lbs with a max of 150 lbs; lifting/carrying on average 25 lbs with a max of 40 lbs; patient transfers, extensive bending, standing, kneeling, walking in various weather conditions and ability to go up and down stairs.
• Ability to drive in ALL weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow, wind).
• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written or verbal communication
• Ability to use telephone and communicate over the phone
• Frequently uses a laptop computer to enter orders and obtain product information
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category I – Employee has tasks that routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• Work is performed in client’s homes, office and clinic setting
• Driving car to client’s homes, office or clinic setting
• May be exposed to blood, needles, reagents; possible airborne exposure to infections and communicable diseases
• Potential exposure to clients with infectious disease and sexually transmitted disease, including HIV

Competitive Salary [This position is an S03 exempt position with a min-max rate of: $75,250- $87,138.92 /annually]

• $15,000 sign-on bonus (restrictions may apply)
• 401K with generous Employer match
• On-Site Gym (free for all employees)
• Excellent work/life balance (no rotating shifts, only 2 required holidays per year on a rotating schedule)
• Tuition Reimbursement (BSN after only 6 months of employment!)
• Partially funded HSA
• Employee Recognition Platform
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick and Extended Sick Leave
• Short/Long term Disability
• Employee Assistance…