LPN Supervisor

Concordia Visiting Nurses•Baden, PA

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor – LPN is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for ensuring patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The Clinical Supervisor assists the interdisciplinary team in planning, implementing, and evaluating each patient’s plan of care to ensure it is appropriate to the individual’s needs and delivers high-quality healthcare. The role oversees and supports team members, reviews clinical records and patient monitoring data, coordinates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers, and helps ensure compliance with agency, payer, and regulatory requirements. It also includes providing in-home nursing visits as needed and participating in the administrative on-call rotation.

Requirements

Current, valid Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with an electronic health record.
Knowledge of agency policies, federal and state regulations, and third-party payers.
Reliable, independent transportation for home visits.
Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a vehicle with insurance limits established by the state.

Nice To Haves

OASIS certification preferred.
Two years of progressive experience in a home health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Review clinical documentation for compliance and completeness in a timely manner.
Review vital sign alert reports and notify the physician of negative trends.
Oversee and supervise team members to help ensure quality care.
Evaluate patient conditions to identify the need for additional services, equipment, or consultations that may improve outcomes.
Hold regular meetings to educate team members and facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
Collaborate with the primary clinician to address patient needs and manage appropriate resources to support positive medical outcomes.
Plan for discharge from service at admission with the primary clinician and other disciplines.
Apply knowledge of payer processes and requirements to help meet the needs of both providers and payers for the patient’s benefit.
Act as a liaison among patients and families, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Provide in-home nursing visits as needed.
Participate in the administrative on-call rotation.
Understand patient outcome and HHCAHPS requirements and assist with staff education about these regulatory requirements.
Review Telehealth data, identify negative results, and collaborate with patients, clinical staff, and physicians when negative results or trends are identified.
Follow agency requirements for Telehealth monitoring, including patient appropriateness, orders and forms, agency protocols, equipment functioning, cleaning, and infection control.
Teach patients, designated representatives, and clinicians how to use the home telemonitoring unit and provide basic troubleshooting as needed.
Use appropriate communication channels for problems or concerns with the home telemonitoring unit.
Review and approve referrals for accuracy and completeness in the electronic medical record.
Ensure the Intake communication note is thorough and complete.