Community Home Care Coordinator

Bethany Village•Horseheads, NY

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 operations 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 leadership and supervision to nursing and home care staff, supports staff training and orientation, ensures documentation and assignments are completed, and serves as a clinical resource. The position also supports quality assurance, infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, and coordination with external agencies and campus and community departments.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field preferred.
Two to five years of supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach and lead nursing staff, and train RNs and LPNs in team leadership and established procedures.
Interview candidates, recommend potential hires, and orient and supervise nursing staff.
Provide direct clinical supervision of medication management, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, wound care, and other clinical services.
Facilitate data collection, analysis, and dissemination 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.
Monitor RN and LPN services in the community and at Appleridge Senior Living.
Supervise and evaluate staff for compliance with company policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and professional standards.
Ensure nursing assignments and reports are completed and communicated appropriately to incoming shifts, and assist with hands-on duties as needed.
Communicate with referring health care teams about client condition, 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 oversee admissions, care planning, physician orders, nursing assessments, and coordination of aide and nursing services.
Ensure nursing and emergency equipment is in proper working condition and perform equipment audits.
Assist with staff immunizations, PPD testing, 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 an infection control educator and maintain knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures and policies.
Act as a liaison with outside agencies regarding nursing, and work with campus and community departmental managers to meet client needs in accordance with regulations.
Ensure care procedures comply with state, DOH, and OSHA regulations; perform random audits and update policies and procedures as needed.
Endorse and comply with Bethany Village’s vision, objectives, procedures, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.