Clinical Nurse Educator- CHHA

Job Description

Job Description

The Educator will be responsible for overall staff education, training and development. The staff will receive orientation and continuing education, in-services and training to further develop and maintain competence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Knowledge of OASIS guidance, interpretation and time points

2. Knowledgeable of CHHA Regulatory guidelines per the Center for Medicare and Medicaid, New York State Department of Health (DOH) and Joint Commission (JC)

3. Conducts Orientation and Educate the new staff on Girling Health Care’s Policies and Procedures, the NYSDOH and Federal Regulations that governors CHHA services.

4. Conducts field staff orientation and assist with the transition of the new staff with making home visits, time management and building their case load to meet required productivity.

5. Provide and educate the clinician in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver response to care/services.

6. Perform random field visits to assess staff adherence with Agency’s Policy and Regulatory guidelines.

7. Conducts and Complete field staff annual performance evaluations, or more frequently if indicated.

8. Accompany the staff during survey visits as needed 9. Participate in the Development of Home Health Care Programs to meet the Agency’s patient population in disease management (Wound Management, Heart Disease/CHF, Diabetes, etc.

10. Knowledge of Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) reports and utilize and analyze the staff performance.

11. Participate in the Agency’s Emergency Preparedness Plan as needed

12. Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

13. Maintain Corporate Library including Medicare Learning Network and OASIS Answers Updates

14. Participate in McKesson/Netsmart Software Upgrade, Testing and Staff Education.

15. Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) record audits activities Note: The physical and mental demands of the position require the ability to perform the activities. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

1. An Accredited Records Technician Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

2. At least three years’ experience in clinical records management preferably in home health care operations. Information systems knowledge required.

3. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct clinical staff

4. Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations and Joint Commission standards.

5. Demonstrates good communication and public relations skills.

6. Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

\nCompany Description

Valence Care is need of a, Certified Home Health Care Agency, serving New Yorkers since 1997. We specialize in providing home care services to patients and their families with PWDD. Extended Home Care has taken this unique level of comprehensive care and shared it with all New Yorkers in need.

Extended Home Care is one of the fastest growing Certified Home Health Care Agencies in New York and one of the largest in Brooklyn. Throughout Extended Home Care’s exceptional growth, we have always kept our primary focus on patient care. Our quality, patient-centered care is designed to meet the needs of our clients and their families so that they can maintain an independent lifestyle, while enjoying all of the comforts of home.

Our caregivers are passionate about helping people and improving the lives of the people they touch. Our Nurses have consistently been rated among the best in New York based on patient satisfaction surveys. Our caregivers speak a variety of languages and come from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Extended Home Care’s services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Registered Nurses are always on-call to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Our services are covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and most managed care plans.

Company Description

Valence Care is need of a, Certified Home Health Care Agency, serving New Yorkers since 1997. We specialize in providing home care services to patients and their families with PWDD. Extended Home Care has taken this unique level of comprehensive care and shared it with all New Yorkers in need.\r\n\r\nExtended Home Care is one of the fastest growing Certified Home Health Care Agencies in New York and one of the largest in Brooklyn. Throughout Extended Home Care’s exceptional growth, we have always kept our primary focus on patient care. Our quality, patient-centered care is designed to meet the needs of our clients and their families so that they can maintain an independent lifestyle, while enjoying all of the comforts of home.\r\n\r\nOur caregivers are passionate about helping people and improving the lives of the people they touch. Our Nurses have consistently been rated among the best in New York based on patient satisfaction surveys. Our caregivers speak a variety of languages and come from a variety of cultural backgrounds.\r\n\r\nExtended Home Care’s services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Registered Nurses are always on-call to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Our services are covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and most managed care plans.