Location: Ridgefield,CT, USA
At RVNAhealth, you can experience satisfying and challenging work that makes a real difference in people s lives, every day. We are an agency where you can feel valued and achieve professional growth and development with personal fulfillment.
Why RVNAhealth?
RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is an eleven-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact.
Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:
Competitive compensation
Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
Paid time off
Personal Wellness Days
Mileage Reimbursement
A supportive and employee-centric culture
Comprehensive orientation
Career path
Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
Wellness programs
Work-life balance
The HHA Supervisor is a professional member of the StayingWELL team who provides assessment visits in clients homes, develops appropriate plan of care for clients based on individual needs, and provides supervision for Aides as needed/required by Agency policy and/or state/federal regulations. Our HHA Supervisor has a unique opportunity to ensure all patients are receiving the best possible care from our caregivers.
General Responsibilities: Meet with new clients as appropriate to review agreement and establish care plan Review and update care plans as needed (at least every 3 months) based on client change of conditions and/or needs Determine and communicate with Client Services Coordinators the skills/criteria necessary to ensure a positive Client/Caregiver match Communicate changes in care plans/client needs with clients and/or family members Receives and acts to resolve complaints made by patients/families regarding care or services received. Identify and manage high risk clients, refer to home health and hospice as needed Provide exceptional customer service to both clients and caregiver staff by responding to issues and/or requests in a timely, professional manner Actively develops and pursues referral sources, as well as facilitates on-going relationships with various ALF s Covers for other HHA Supervisors in their absence Perform other duties as requested by Director Knowledge of RVNAhealth s programs and services; makes referrals when needed to other service lines
Management Responsibilities: Provide new hire orientation and competency testing on a rotational basis Assess and update orientation agenda as needed per changing regulations and/or RVNAhealth policies Provide and/or assist with monthly aide in-services/continuing education programs Provide in person or phone orientation to caregivers on first time visit with clients Carry out disciplinary action for caregivers as needed Provide routine supervision of aide staff in clients homes
Qualifications: Current RN/LPN license in the State of Connecticut Private Duty: 1 year preferred Management Experience Must have reliable transportation Must be organized and detail oriented Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, leadership and others. Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care. Knowledgeable about reimbursement sources, Medicare regulations, licensing laws, and accreditation standards Competent computer skills Current CPR certification Must be able to travel to, enter and function in the homes/facility of any patient to assess and provide care to all patients
RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. RVNAhealth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.