RN Home Care Director
: Job Details :

I. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for clinical oversight of the Rosa Coplon Long Term Home Health Care Program and Menorah Licensed Home Care ProgramII. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Manages and directs home care services provided by the programs
• Provides clinical oversight to both the LTHHCP and MLHC Program.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Community Service during their absence
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the LTHHCP and MLHC Program
• Recruits and hires qualified professional staff for the program.
• Completes performance evaluations of staff assigned.
• Plans and participates in orientation and in-service programs.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the program budget.
• Determines the staffing pattern to accomplish program objectives.
• Serves as a resource and consultant to staff.
• Participates in development, review, and revision of policies and procedures of the Program.
• Develops job descriptions for the Program as requested.
• Coordinates the Program's services with the services provided by other community agencies.
• Serves as chairperson of the Professional Advisory Committee.
• Serves as the liaison to the community for the LTHHCP and MLHC.

III. OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Knowledge of the Department of Health and CMS guidelines.
• Knowledge and ability to apply community health principles and practices.
• Ability to manager program personnel.
• Ability to work independently within the framework of the team setting.
• Ability to enlist the cooperation of many people in furthering the program.

IV. JOB SKILLS:

• Represents agency on community boards and committees.
• Facilitates establishing of goals and objectives.
• Monitors service delivery through review of patient records to determine adequacy of documentation, utilizing services, plan of care outcomes.
• Interprets agency policy and procedure to staff.
• Initiates or participates in patient centered conferences to improve general patient care.

V. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Master's Degree in Nursing or a field relevant to Community Health Nursing Administration is required if more than 30 full-time or equivalent professional staff positions are budgeted.License/Certification:License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.VI. PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal office environment
• Client's homes
• :Long Term Office Area