Registered Nurse

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Lead Registered Nurse

The RN role encompasses that of a case manager providing oversight of individualized client care plans, education of staff and assurance that consumer and attendants of the Medicaid IHSS Waiver Program are given the required skilled supervision and support, in accordance with CDPHE Regulations and agency policies.

• Know and understand all state regulations pertaining to HCBS-EBD and IHSS as well as Class B licensure for nonmedical agencies
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the clinical process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clients and educate and communicate this process to caregivers, care coordinators and agency managers
• Facilitate training, continuing education and mentoring to Care Coordinators to include office and field time, ridealongs, skills demonstrations, assessment reviews and auditing of client files to ensure understanding and competency
• Develop and facilitate skills workshops for staff in response to needs identified by RN’s, leadership and/or Agency Managers, using Quality Management and Tracker tools
• Contribute and participate in Education Conferences, Caregiver Support Forums, skills training, and mandatory Annual Training sessions
• Provide clinical consultation to Client, Authorized Representative, Caregivers, Care Coordinators and staff on difficult cases and potentially dangerous situations
• Assist Care Coordinators, Agency Manager(s) and Leadership in investigation of complaints and critical incidents
• Contribute objective evaluation review of staff as requested from management for performance review
• Assist and/or participate as needed in terminations of services with IHSS consumers and attendants
• Communicate on a daily/weekly basis with office staff and be available for calls and consults as needed
• Manage and maintain calendar appointments, schedules, and meetings
• Complete performance assessments, training documentation and all paperwork associated with said tasks in a timely basis
• Demonstrate and model professional behavior, communication and attire when acting as a representative of PCHS
• Respect the confidentiality of the client, consumer, and agency at all times
• Perform any other duties as assigned by governing body

• None

• Ability to communicate pleasantly, professionally, and effectively with office staff and third parties in person, writing and over the phone
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrates initiative regarding collaboration and independently performs high quality work
• Familiarity with the concepts, practices, and procedures of the home care industry
• Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Thorough in all aspects of the job

• Licensed RN
• Completion of agency training

• Minimum of two years in a clinical and/or hospital setting. Experience in Home Health/Care, Pediatrics, Gerontology, Neuro/Brain Injury, and/or Mental Health is preferred

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Essential physical requirements, such as standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, or typing.
• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds.
• May be required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.

• Home Office
• Corporate Office
• Agency Office(s)
• Client Homes

• Up to 50% of the time

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and…