Weekend Coordinator- Registered Nurse

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values — integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion — must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Overview The Weekend Coordinator reports to the Manager of Clinical Operations and is responsible for supervising the Agency's service programs and patient care activities during the weekend and after hours. The coordinator maintains and promotes quality patient care in accordance with Agency objectives and policies. Responsibilities Manages extended hours patient care activities including scheduling nursing visits, assigning work, coordinating reports, participating in patient conferences, and reviewing documentation as necessary. Coordinates all patient care activities after hours, on weekends, and holidays including triage of patient calls and referral coordination. Oversees clerical support on weekends/holidays. Orients Home Health Aides to patient plans of care as needed. Documents pertinent patient information in the EMR. Submits reports as requested and offers recommendations regarding extended hours. Maintains communication with the answering service as necessary. Attends staff meetings and any other meetings as requested. Completes all required educational requirements. May be requested to assist with additional clinical tasks. Qualifications Education BS in Nursing; MSN, MS in Healthcare Management, or Public Health desirable. B.S.N., current Connecticut R.N. license, and three years of full‑time clinical experience in nursing, at least one of which was in a home health agency that included care of the sick. Experience Three years of full‑time clinical nursing experience with two years in home health as a community health nurse. Licensure Registered Nurse with a valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required. Special Skills Excellent oral and written communication. Knowledge of home care practices. Physical Demand Must be capable of standing, walking, bending, handling, sitting, carrying, lifting, and pushing/pulling with whole body and arms on a frequent basis. Squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching occur occasionally. The highest physical demands include transferring a client requiring maximal assistance of one or more persons, such as side‑lying to sitting, sitting to standing, or lifting from chair, commode, toilet, or bed. Loads up to 70 pounds may be lifted or forces exerted for a client weighing up to 220 pounds with a height range of 15‑36 inches. Clear vision and accurate hearing are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr IntelliResume