Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs.

Our Nurses and Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships.

We’re on the lookout for caring and compassionate team members:

Help others, and make a difference in your community.

Build meaningful relationships with your clients.

Flexible schedules are available.

Position SummaryResponsible for the direction of all home care services. Manages, supervises, coordinates, evaluates and develops client care teams to ensure quality care delivery and appropriate case management within the Agency scope of services and policies; state, federal, and local laws; and Nurse Practice Act. Hours to be worked for this position may vary. Reports to: AdministratorQualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice

Minimum of (2) years nursing experience in an acute hospital setting or equivalent experience with one year of supervisory experience

Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct clinical and administrative personnel

Complies with accepted professional standards and practices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of home care federal and state regulations

Knowledge of reimbursement sources and documentation requirements within home care

Must be a licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with Agency and state requirements

Has current CPR certification

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

Plans, directs, coordinates and monitors the delivery of all direct and indirect services to Agency home care clients ensuring safe, effective and appropriate home care services.

Assists in the planning and development of Agency structure, policies and procedures and the annual operating and capital budgets.

Develops organizational policy and procedures and assures compliance. Reviews polices and updates as necessary. Communicates changes to all staff.

Supports in the implementation and oversight of the QAPI program at the Administrator's discretion. Oversees data collection for quality management, statistics and reports for evaluating Agency performance. Identifies and implements changes in clinical and/or operational practice based on the findings of the Quality Improvement Program.

Acts as Agency Administrator when that person is not available, as applicable

Assists with marketing, public relations and discharge planning by participating in departmental meetings.

Stays current on available community resources, health care costs and industry trends through self-education and access to outside educational opportunities.

Establishes and implements systems to inform clients and their families of the scope and nature of home care services and community resources.

Identifies admission criteria for new clients and evaluates eligibility for home care benefits through third-party payors. Provides clients and families with information about covered services as well as private pay services upon request.

Receives referrals, determines services require and Agency's ability to meet needs. Assigns appropriate staff to cases.

Performs comprehensive assessments/non-medical evaluations of client status, including physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters.

Initiates actions to improve the quality of client care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed toothed health team members when delegated by the Case Manager. Acts as the client's advocate when circumstances require.

Assures client records are maintained in compliance with state and federal laws and accreditation standards when applicable.

Assits in the screening and interviewing of new Agency personnel and makes recommendations to the Administrator. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.

Monitors employee turnover, overtime and absenteeism. Takes appropriate actions to address problems/issues.

Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet specific and ongoing training needs of Agency personnel.

Provides on-site supervision per Agency policy and as needed to determine staff competency and respond to educational and developmental needs.

Oversees/conducts timely performance evaluations in accordance with Agency policy.

Provides direction to teams to assure that client needs are met and services are provided according to the plan.

Meets with staff on a regular basis to provide guidance and information related to specific issues. Assists in establishing priorities, setting goals and evaluating progress toward goals.

Educates Agency staff on services, policies and procedures as needed.

Ensures accuracy, completeness and timeliness of documentation in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for client and co-workers.

Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Maintains adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for providing services to Agency clients.

Is available at all time during regular business hours and as needed to provide support and assure quality are delivery to home care clients.

Coordinates 24-hour Agency coverage by Registered Nurses. Evaluates quality of on-call services.

Performs other dates as assigned.

Physical/Environmental DemandsThe information below is intended to describe the general context/requirements for performance of this job. During a typical workday, this position requires teh actives listed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties. Physical activities required for this position

Sitting

Stationary standing

Walking on a variety of surfaces (in/outside)

Ability to be mobile

Crouching (bending at the knees)

Kneeling/Crawling

Stooping (bending at waist)

Twisting (knees/waist/neck)

Turning/Pivoting

Climbing

Balancing

Reaching Overhead

Reaching Extention

Grasping

Pinching

Postion requires individual to Push/Pull

Less than 20 pounds

Typical weight: 20-50 pounds

Maximum weight: 75-100 pounds

Position requires individual to Lift/Carry

Less than 20 pounds

Typical weight: 20-50 pounds

Maximum weight: 75-100 pounds

Sensory Activities

Talking in person

Talking on the telephone

Hearing in person

Hearing on the telephone

Vision for close work

Environmental Considerations

Driving a car in all weather conditions

Providing services in variety of environments

Potential for exposure to infectious disease

Ability to among clinical equipment

Live your best life possible while helping other live theirs. We value our employees and treat them like family.

Flexible work from home options available. <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.</em></span></p>