Overview

Monitors and assesses the delivery of home health field services. Supervises the activities of the field Home Health Aides (HHA). Provides case management support, clinical intervention, development of care plan and follow up as needed. Works under general supervision.

• Performs initial and ongoing supervisory field visits to patients’ homes to provide assessment, training support, in-home coordination and/or crisis management. Conveys any significant changes in the patient’s condition, emergency intervention, or care plan changes. Reports all interventions made to the clinical manager and documents findings electronically.
• Collaborates with the primary care physician and clinical team to perform a full patient assessment by gathering the patient’s medical history and medication information.
• Supervises the initial home patient assessment to ensure the HHA is following VNS guidelines and regulations.
• Identifies continued training needs of the home health aide and documents the information electronically.
• Delivers the start of care packet and provides an overall review with the patient/caregiver on initial visit.
• Educates and reviews the paraprofessional plan of care with the Home Health Aide (HHA).
• Participates in quality assurance and education programs as requested by management.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:
License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York required
CPR/BLS Certification required

Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing from an approved program required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an approved program preferred

Work Experience:
Minimum of two years in a clinical background as a Registered Nurse required
Home care experience in a licensed home care service agency or CHHA settings preferred