Senior Companion Program Nurse Manager

Position Summary

Manages the homecare program which provides supportive services for families of the frail, physically and/or medically compromised members of the community of the Pueblo of Sandia.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

• Provides comprehensive case management services for all patients served by the homecare program.
• Develops and provides comprehensive new employee orientation and education training to all staff.
• Maintains employee files and ensures that all mandatory competencies are current.
• Maintains, updates, and manages all policies and procedures for the homecare program including presenting changes/updates to the Tribal Council.
• Collaborates with the Program Assistant to develop staffing schedules for homecare attendants.
• Shares after hours on call phone calls if calls are medically related.
• Ensures that patients have supplies and medications that they need. This includes monitoring the need, ordering, and oversight of medication delivery.
• Supervises medication management:
  Fills weekly medication boxes as needed. Instructs Homecare Attendants about responsibilities for reminding patients to take medications. Monitors documentation for accuracy.
• Makes regular home visits to all patients to assess physical and psychological status and to evaluate the quality of in-home care.
• Provides direct care for treatments or procedures that exceed Homecare Attendant scope of practice.
• Acts as a liaison between patient and family and medical, dental and other health service providers.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

• Creates an environment of teamwork though strong communication, mentoring, and providing guidance, support, and appreciation for team members contributions.
• Performs special projects and other job-related duties as assigned.

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success. KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

• Excellent management skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be highly organized.
• Ability to accurately assess patient status and provide direct care based on strong clinical knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn tribal policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with the patients served, their families, and Homecare Program Assistant as well as the immediate supervisor.
• Ability to act as an advocate for patients and their families with health care and community agencies.
• Ability to revise/create application process forms, policies and procedures as rules, regulations and technology advances.
• Ability to train employees effectively.

• Associates degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years’ experience in nursing preferably in a homecare setting including two (2) years supervisory experience.

• Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in nursing from an accredited college or university.

• Current New Mexico RN Licensure with the NM Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
• The following immunizations and titers are required prior to employment start date:
  • Hepatitis B series or immune by titer
  • Tdap
  • MMR or immune by titer
  • Annual TB test
  • Annual Flu vaccination (seasonal)
  • COVID booster (optional but encouraged)
• Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background…