Home Health Nurse Supervisor PRN

Extended Family Home Care Sarasota•Port Charlotte, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing private-duty, non-skilled home health care agency is seeking a Florida-licensed RN to supervise client care and home care performance in the North Port, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda area. The supervisor attends new client assessments as needed, develops care plans, supervises and trains certified nursing assistants and home health aides, and helps upper management assign aides to clients according to their experience and qualifications. The position is PRN and part-time, with an estimated 10–25 hours per week, primarily in the field. Work is mainly during the day, with some evenings and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in Florida.
Active Florida driver's license and auto insurance.
CPR and First Aid license.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
One year of supervisory experience in a home health care agency.
Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to the position.
Coaching and counseling skills.
Ability to adapt to change and multitask.
Leadership skills.
Willingness to work with patients and families regardless of race, color, creed, age, or sexual orientation, while respecting their beliefs and philosophy with openness and receptiveness.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document comprehensive nursing assessments.
Review medications and maintain current client medication lists.
Develop and implement individualized plans for clients, families, and aides to help clients reach the highest possible level of independence.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Consult with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary team as needed to establish plans of care.
Oversee and investigate client, physician, and risk-management concerns, and implement changes and training where necessary.
Conduct recurring 60-day client supervisory visits with home health aides to ensure staff competency.
Assist in reviewing and revising the Emergency Management program and educating office and agency staff about it.
Assist with new-hire orientations for home health aides.
Supervise and train certified nursing assistants and home health aides.
Help upper management determine aide assignments based on aides’ experience and qualifications.
Attend new client assessments as needed and develop care plans.