LPN Supervisor

Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates•Baden, PA

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About The Position

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state-licensed, Medicaid-approved home health agency serving nine counties in Western Pennsylvania. The Clinical Supervisor – LPN is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for coordinating and managing patient care in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The supervisor assists the interdisciplinary team with planning, implementing, and evaluating patient plans of care to ensure they meet individual needs and provide high-quality healthcare.

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.
Valid driver's license and a vehicle insured to limits established by the state.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review clinical documentation for compliance and completeness in a timely manner.
Review vital sign alert reports and notify physicians of negative trends.
Oversee and supervise team members to help ensure quality care.
Evaluate patient conditions for 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, achieve positive medical outcomes, and manage appropriate resources.
Plan for discharge from service with the primary clinician and other disciplines at the time of admission.
Apply knowledge of payer processes and requirements to bridge provider-payer needs and support patient care.
Serve 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 help educate staff 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.
Understand agency requirements for Telehealth monitoring, including patient appropriateness, orders and forms, agency-specific protocols, basic equipment function, cleaning methods, and infection control.
Teach patients, designated representatives, and clinicians how to use the home telemonitoring unit and provide basic troubleshooting as needed.
Use the appropriate communication channels for home telemonitoring unit problems or concerns.
Review and approve referrals for accuracy and completeness in the electronic medical record.
Ensure the Intake communication note is thorough and complete.