Home Care Coordinator LPN

Description

• Prioritizes utilization of homecare staffing needs to reflect actual enrollee homecare needs.
• Performs quarterly supervisory visits to home care aides in participants homes.
• Performs initial, semi-annual & change of status assessments of participants’ in their home environment to determine their individual needs and coordinates plan of care with care-giving resources. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop plan of care for each participant. Ensures homecare staff follow the participant’s plan of care as approved by IDT.
• Directly responsible for the oversight and supervision of all home care aides and home care scheduler/ lead C.N.A. including schedule management, and overall operational effectiveness of the department.
• Performs orientation, initial and annual competencies, in responsible for evaluating performance of all home care staff and schedulers.
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination of twenty-four (24) hour care delivery
• Educates home care aides on best practices in Home and Day Center caregiving practices.

Requirements

• Current State Specific certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• A minimum of one year’s experience in working with the frail or elderly population required
• Home health experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) year’s nurse management experience in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have reliable means of transportation

Benefits

• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Pay-In Lieu Options
• Career scholarships;
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance