LPN

Job Description

Job Description

LPN

Job Summary:

A LPN 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.

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· 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.

Employee Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _______________