Community Home Care Coordinator

Bethany Village•Town of Horseheads, NY

2d•$36 - $40

About The Position

The Community Home Care Coordinator assists with the overall direction of the Licensed Home Care Nursing Department. The role manages and supervises nursing functions, assesses staff performance, and oversees client care in accordance with residents’ needs, physician orders, and family needs. The Coordinator is responsible for Community Home Care Services at Appleridge and in the community, including referrals, client evaluations, billing-rate negotiations, admissions, care planning, physician orders, nursing assessments, and coordination of appropriate aide and nursing services. The Coordinator provides clinical supervision and leadership to nursing staff, supports staff training and orientation, and serves as a clinical resource for home care staff. The role also oversees quality assurance, documentation, safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, equipment audits, regulatory compliance, and communication with health care teams and outside agencies. The Coordinator works with the Bethany At Home Coordinator and campus and community managers to ensure client needs are met and services comply with applicable regulations and Bethany Village policies.

Requirements

RN license.
CPR certification.
Previous geriatric, dementia, or long-term care experience.

Nice To Haves

BS in Nursing or a related field preferred.
2–5 years of supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach and lead nursing staff; train RNs and LPNs in team leadership and established procedures.
Interview candidates, recommend potential hires, and orient and supervise nursing staff.
Direct clinical supervision of medication management, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, wound care, and other clinical services.
Facilitate data collection and analysis and disseminate information related to the Quality Assurance and Professional Standards Program.
Ensure Personal Care Aide 2 and Home Health Aide staff complete proper documentation.
Work with the Bethany At Home Coordinator to provide ongoing orientation, education, and regular in-service training to staff.
Monitor RN and LPN services in the community and at Appleridge Senior Living.
Supervise and evaluate staff for compliance with company policies, laws, regulations, and professional standards; ensure nursing assignments and reports are completed and communicated to incoming shifts, and assist with hands-on duties as needed.
Communicate with referring health care teams about client conditions, goals, and changes in care.
Perform physical assessments of residents and assist with physician rounds.
Manage Community Home Care Services operations at Appleridge and in the community.
Take new referrals; evaluate potential clients; negotiate billing rates; and coordinate admissions, care planning, physician orders, nursing assessments, and appropriate aide and nursing services.
Ensure nursing and emergency equipment is in proper working condition and conduct appropriate equipment audits.
Assist with staff immunizations, PPD, and health assessments.
Serve as a clinical resource for home care staff.
Promote and participate in safety committees and programs.
Participate in weekly team meetings and management meetings as required.
Serve as infection control educator and maintain knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures and policies.
Act as a nursing liaison with outside agencies and work with campus and community departmental managers to ensure client needs are met in accordance with mandated regulations.
Ensure care procedures comply with state, DOH, and OSHA regulations; perform random audits as needed and update policies and procedures as needed.
Endorse and comply with Bethany Village’s vision, objectives, procedures, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.