Registered Nurse (RN) -- IHSS RN SUPERVISOR

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Argus Home Health Care has been able to help many, with our vast array of medical services, since 1990. Because we’ve been around for so long, we’ve been able to perfect our expertise and professionalism in serving those in need of health care, in their own home.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide quality care in the home environment, emphasizing preventative and restorative medical care, with compassion and respect for each individual served.

Job Description

Clinical Oversight & Competency Validation

• Administer and document skills validation testing for IHSS Attendants before service delivery (or within required regulatory timeframes), and verify ongoing competency in assigned tasks and safety procedures.
• Provide clinical guidance, counseling, and corrective instruction when deficiencies are identified.
• Offer consultation on complex care needs, challenging scenarios, and high-risk situations.

Care Plan Review & Supervision

• Review IHSS Care Plans and Physician Attestation of Consumer Capacity upon enrollment, change in condition, and as required.
• Collaborate with members, authorized representatives, and case managers to determine appropriate levels of clinical oversight; conduct in-home supervision visits as required.
• Validate that Attendants perform tasks in accordance with the approved Care Plan.

Consultation, Documentation & Communication

• Serve as a clinical consultant to members, authorized representatives, IHSS Attendants, and agency staff; collaborate with care teams and support care plan updates when a member's condition changes.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of clinical observations, skills validation, supervision visits, care plan reviews, incident investigations, and back-up coverage activities.
• Facilitate effective communication across interdisciplinary teams, including case managers and provider staff.

24-Hour Back-Up Coverage & Direct Care Support

• Participate in the agency's 24-hour back-up system to ensure continuity of IHSS services, responding to urgent staffing gaps, call-offs, or emergencies impacting member safety.
• Provide direct in-home services within RN scope of practice when necessary, and assist with coordinating emergency staffing and contingency planning.
• Support implementation of emergency preparedness plans.

Incident Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Investigate complaints and incidents within required timelines (typically within ten (10) days).
• Ensure compliance with IHSS program regulations, federal and state laws, and agency policies; participate in corrective action planning and risk mitigation.

Training & Quality Assurance

• Assist in developing, delivering, and evaluating Attendant training, including health maintenance activities, infection control, safety procedures, and emergency response.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives; monitor service delivery trends and identify potential risks.

Qualifications

Required

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
• Demonstrated ability to assess clinical competency and supervise unlicensed personnel.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Experience in home health, long-term care, or community-based care

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with smartphones, tablets, or laptops for documentation
• Experience using EMR systems, email, and basic computer applications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Health Maintenance Activities, delegation principles, infection control practices, and IHSS regulatory requirements and consumer-directed service models.
• Strong clinical assessment, risk identification, and supervision skills; able to respond effectively in urgent clinical or staffing situations.
• Effective interpersonal skills for working with members, families, and care staff.
• Willingness and ability to provide direct care coverage when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to member homes as required, including frequent driving between client homes.
• Daily standing, walking, bending, squatting, and maneuvering in private homes, including non-barrier-free environments (e.g., tight spaces, stairs).
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs. infrequently (e.g., transfers) and up to 25 lbs. frequently, with frequent use of fine motor skills (grasping, pinching).
• Ability to perform duties associated with clinical observation and in-home supervision.

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based work in member homes, with occasional office responsibilities; homes may be small, cluttered, or not ADA accessible.
• Exposure to variable conditions, including weather, animals, smoke, and unpredictable home environments.
• Participation in on-call rotation or 24-hour back-up coverage system; may require evening, weekend, or holiday availability.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• PAID training!
• Flexible schedule
• Work - Life balance, no overnight services
• 401k available for ALL staff
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Pay:

• Salaried ($75,000-$80,000/year)