Provide s input to the Director of Nursing (DON) and Director of Operations (DOO) o n the competency program adherence and provides educational support for the clinicians as needed for skills development based on identified trends
Reviews and maintains quality assurance (QA) for nurses' notes submitted
Reviews and reports daily to the DON and DOO, the Clinical Widget within KT
Reviews and reports clinical and quality metrics trends to clinical leadership as required
Reviews, maps, and reports eFaxes to the DON & DOO
Provides preceptee & orientation training , to include any re-education , for all clinicians
Communicates with multidisciplinary team during weekly meetings and as needed
Assists in answering calls within the office
Assists clinicians with charting or other immediate questions
Conducts in-home shift work up to designated hours
Demonstrates effective communication with the patient / family while maintaining an appropriate nurse-patient relationship
Promotes employee engagement and retention
Demonstrates ability to manage job related stressors and constructive feedback during intra/interdepartmental relations
Reviews & reports clinical and quality metrics trends to the DON & DON
Maintains professional, supportive, and responsive interpersonal communication skills
P er forms other duties as assigned
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
LPN, LVN Nursing Degree . Unencumbered License in the state of employment or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact where recognized .
1 + years of related experience
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively teach
Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that supports quality care/service and staff empowerment
Self-directed individual with high organizational and priority setting abilities.
Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite
Valid driver license with proof of insurance.
Ability to travel to Family First office locations and patient homes throughout designated area
Clear background screening.
Must provide valid and current CPR card/certificate that includes in person instructor led hands-on skills check.
Clear Hep B Screening and Clear TB Screening
STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Florida:
Illinois:
N/A
Pennsylvania:
Additional Background Screening: Child Abuse, and FBI check.
Must complete TB screening with 2 step PPD, or 1 step PPD with proof of 2 step PPD administration within the last year.
Texas:
N/A
PREFE R RED
Working knowledge of home care regulatory and federal requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) Degree / License
WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE
Position is stressful in terms of meeting deadlines.
It is primarily a desk job which essentially involves sitting, standing, stooping, and walking, as well as an inordinate amount of telephone communication.
It requires minimal lifting of office records and printouts.
Travel may be required by car or airplane to local, out-of-town, or state seminars, conferences, or meetings.
Must ability to read 12 point and larger type, communicate clearly and be able to hear adequately on the telephone with no more than an amplifier.
PAY PHILOSOPHY:
Benefits
Health insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
About Family First
Family First Homecare provides exceptional homecare services to children with life-long health conditions. We live by our values of telling the truth, owning the details, and raising the bar, working hard to make your job an experience that you enjoy every day. Family First gives you the support you need to do your best work and provide exceptional one-on-one care to your patients in the comfort of their homes. Join us become a part of our family and the families you care for.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for assisting in the delivery of quality clinical services within an assigned group of patients. The CNS will review and deliver standardized, comprehensive, and effective training for all assigned caregivers; Serves as a nurse preceptor, providing the preceptee with orientation and training, and re-education as needed; Provides feedback to the Director of Nursing (DON) and Director of Operations (DOO) regarding recommendations for skills development; and may provide general office support.
Family First Homecare team members represent the organization and its services in a competent, professional and responsive manner while maintaining standards of high-quality patient care and customer service in accordance with all state, local and federal requirements, rules and regulations.
Myfamilyfirsthc · Dubuque, IA