RN

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRN SupervisorJob Summary:A RN who has complete oversight of the provider’s service delivery. The Nursing Supervisor is approved by the Governing Body at the recommendation of the Administrator.Organizational Relationship: Reports directly to the Administrator.Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: C: no exposure Qualifications:Will hold a current license to practice professional nursing (RN) in GA.Prefer a BA degree. In lieu of a BA degree, two (2) years’ experience in a home care setting.Will have a minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, one (1) of which has been in a supervisory or administrative role in a home care setting.Must have a criminal background check/Attestation upon hire. Never have shown by credible evidence, to have abused, neglected, sexually assaulted, exploited or deprived any person or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct. Have not made any material false statements concerning qualifications requirements either to the Department or the provider.Responsibilities:· Oversees the supervision of the Provider’s services (PCA and companion), including intake assessments, reassessments.· Assist the Administrator in planning the overall development and administration of the Provider as set forth in the policies and procedures relating to the Provider’s programs.· Participates in the development of administrative policies and procedures relating to the Provider.· Directs implementation of approved work methods and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care throughout the provider office.· Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total Provider program.· Utilizes the data reports to quantify Provider’s service performance against the established norms. Recommends to the Administrator methodology to change outcomes and improve scores.· Oversees the implementation and evaluation of client care services.· Aggregates the client record review summaries for the provider to present at the QI committee.· Works closely in achieving satisfactory staffing leadership in promoting and maintaining standards for giving high quality care by all members of the client care team.· Assures that established QI committees maintain the goals per provider policy.· Assists the Administrator in planning for the delivery of service.· Assists the Administrator in collecting data for inclusion in the Annual Provider Evaluation and formulating the Annual report.· Recognizes leadership potential and offers opportunities for leadership training and development.Nursing Supervisor Page 2 of 2· Manages the departmental budget· Evaluates own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth.· Receives and acts to resolve complaints subject to the Provider’s grievance procedure in the capacity of “next higher level authority”.· Apprises Administrator of potential legal risks.· Participates in the employee termination process assuring that full and complete documentation exists prior to executing disciplinary actions including written warnings through termination.· Ensures implementation of Provider continuing education program.· Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator.· Projects a concerned, professional attitude and develops a positive rapport with all staff.· Establish mutual goal setting and achievement of standards.· Develops an open, positive rapport with community resources affiliated with provider services.· Maintain high visibility and availability.· Assists the Sales/Marketing efforts of the provider as needed.· Serves as a member of various committees.· Accommodates regulatory personnel during site visits.· Participates in local organizations and activities relative to the health professions and community health services.· Participates in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops and activities relating to the health professions and health care services, when appropriate.Functional Abilities:Must be able to read 12 point or larger type.Must be able to hear, speak and effectively communicate in English.