Nurse Supervisor - RN

Job Description

Job Description

At PHS, every role exists for one reason:? to give children the best life possible at home.? Join a team where your clinical expertise? becomes someone's childhood.? PHS offers nurses and support professionals something rare: a career that combines complex, skills-forward? work with lasting relationships, and the privilege of doing all of it for? kids who need you most.?

Pediatric Home Service is looking for skilled and compassionate Nurse Supervisor to lead our team in the Topeka, KS area! This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of client care which includes clinical support, consultation and educational enrichment for staff, clients and families while supporting all caregivers to ensure their professional success in the homecare setting.

THE POSITION:

• Location: Topeka, KS
• Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor
• Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8 am- 5 pm, on site with frequent regional travel
• License Requirements: Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in good standing with applicable state board of nursing

The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for coordinating all aspects of client care with a focus on optimal clinical outcomes. This includes clinical support, consultation, and educational enrichment for staff, clients, and families, supervision of caregivers, development and delivery of contracted services, implementation of policies and procedures, and collaboration on marketing/outreach efforts. This position requires frequent partial to full day travel regionally around branch office and occasional travel to other branches, corporate office, or other locations deemed necessary. Through company or personal vehicle, self-transportation is required for this position.

• Supervises and evaluates direct patient caregivers
• Assesses the learning needs and competencies of direct patient caregivers and provides education as needed
• Participates in the coordination and continuity of orientation and training programs; Practices and promotes professional development of staff, peers, and self
• Provides a challenging and fulfilling work environment by empowering staff to provide a high level of customer service
• Participates in recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, orientation, and training as directed by Branch Administrator
• Completes initial and on-going comprehensive assessments including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and as directed
• Initiates the Plan of Care and revises as needed to include appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing cares and procedures including use of Home Health Aide level of care
• Initiates or participates in care planning and coordinating for clients including potential admissions, clients transferring to another care setting or level or care and clients planning to discharge from services entirely
• Monitors and evaluates client outcomes; ensures that staff, clients, and families have resources for effective and efficient services
• Serves as a communication liaison and care coordinator to staff, clients, physicians, and families including providing updates to changes in condition or needs
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and management programs implementing and communicating corrective action plans and interventions
• Maintains relationships with Case Managers, Hospital staff and Physicians, Families, and Clients to promote awareness of company services and increase referrals
• Occasionally attend client shifts to assess, problem solve, provide specialized care, and facilitate improving nurse/client/family relations
• Participates in rotation to provide after-hours phone support to staff and clients
• Completes and maintains clinical/progress notes, documentation, files, and records as required
• Provides direct patient care within the scope of their license as requested or needed
• Other related duties as assigned

THE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in good standing with Kansas state board of nursing
• Two (2) years of experience working as a registered nurse; Pediatric and home care experience preferred
• Self-transportation is required for this position through use of company or personal vehicle

THE COMPANY:

Pediatric Home Service is a pediatric home health agency that has provided high quality DME and nursing services to children that are medically fragile since 1990. Our services allow our clients to remain and thrive in their homes, schools, and communities. The majority of the clients we serve are age’s birth through 21 years old and have a variety of technologies that might include a trach, ventilator or g-tube.

THE BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for full time employees to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• 401(k) Matching to help secure your future
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional growth
• Professional Development & Learning Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in pediatric care
• A supportive and fulfilling work environment where your contributions directly impact children’s health and well-being

Check out our Facebook page to see our openings, pictures of our clients and case specifics!

Pediatric Home Service is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunities for all regardless of protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.