RN Care Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Caregiving is our passion.

At Senior Helpers of Warrenton, we provide care and comfort at home to seniors. Each of us is a caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of delivering exceptional in-home care every day. We are proud to be part of a franchise system that is the first and only national in-home care provider to receive certification as a Great Place to Work. 

If you're looking for a home with a company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day, and pursue your goals for the future, we look forward to hearing from you. Join our fast-growing team! 

This job will be performed on a PRN schedule. Compensation is between $30.00 and $40.00 per hour, and hours will vary.

Reports to: Owner and/or Director of Operations

 

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

The RN Care Manager will be responsible for client care and caregiver supervision. He will be expected to evaluate clients' needs, monitor aides, perform nursing assessments, prepare care plans, and ensure assigned caregivers provide appropriate care. Additionally, the manager will also be responsible for evaluating caregivers' skills and providing ongoing training and support.

Job Duties

• Travel to the clients' homes and complete all documentation for nursing assessments and observations.
• Perform regularly scheduled evaluations pertaining to clients and caregivers.
• Evaluate clients on a regular basis and/or as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan.
• Coordinate with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care.
• Utilize professional assessment skills to identify the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of clients and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards.
• Act on the client's behalf to ensure patient rights.
• Strive to accomplish all responsibilities safely, and consistently reinforce good safety attitudes and practices displayed by other staff members.
• Document and respond to any client complaints concerning a caregiver and review complaints with the management team.
• Coach all staff in proper safety procedures and consistently reinforce procedures.
• Complete all documentation for initial assessments, observations, and planning evaluations pertaining to clients.
• Provide supervision and consultation for in-home caregivers.
• Oversees skills assessment performed by in-home caregiver to ensure competency (skills verification)
• Documentation that in-home caregivers are competent to perform client care tasks or activities.
• Evaluate clients on a regular basis and/or as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan.
• Utilize professional assessment skills to identify the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of the client and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain and uphold professional nursing standards.
• Be aware of home safety issues, strive to accomplish all responsibilities safely, and consistently reinforce good safety attitudes and practices displayed by other staff members.
• Able to read and interpret, and stay abreast of Virginia home care state licensure regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to work as a team member
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Able to communicate effectively with company staff, the clients, and clients' families
• Able to always handle occasional physical and verbal mistreatment from clients in an appropriate professional manner
• Able to supervise (instruct, assign work, etc.) caregivers while on duty
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, and possess excellent client interaction skills
• Able to multitask and work independently

 

Education and Experience

• Current RN licensure 
• ADNbachelor's (Preferred)
• 1 year of training and experience in direct health care service delivery.
• Minimum of 1 year within the last 5 years of supervisory/administrative management experience in health care.
• Home care, assisted living, or geriatric experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

 

This location is independently owned and operated. Senior Helpers is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior services, ranging from specialized care for those with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has over 300 combined franchised-corporate store businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors. Senior Helpers' culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements, and respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.