Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor | A@H Agency - Milbank

Avera•Milbank, SD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for ensuring patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately. Focuses on the work of the department, quality monitoring, teaching and serving as an ongoing resource. Demonstrates ability to plan and be responsible for the day to day operations of the assigned agency. Receives case referrals and reviews available patient information related to case, to determine home care needs. Assigns appropriate personnel to case as needed. Attends care conference meetings with hospice/home health personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement. Oversees the implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs for staff. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. Serves as a liaison for Avera developing partnerships with clinics, physicians, nursing home, assisted living and other health care team members. Participates actively in performance improvement teams and activities. Provides input and assures compliance with departmental policies and procedures, scope of care, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Promotes and maintain as environment that is in compliance with State, federal and regulatory requirements. Provides input for budget preparation, monitors productivity and expenses, and develops plan of action to correct variances. Provides direct clinical patient care. Provides direct support to any agency branches of alternative site locations on a daily basis. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Must be able to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Valid driver's license and be insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
1-3 years training or experience in health services administration.
At least 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or related health programs.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years Hospice nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and be responsible for the day to day operations of the assigned agency.
Receive case referrals and review available patient information related to case, to determine home care needs.
Assign appropriate personnel to case as needed.
Attend care conference meetings with hospice/home health personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
Oversee the implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs for staff.
Comply with accepted professional standards and principles.
Serve as a liaison for Avera developing partnerships with clinics, physicians, nursing home, assisted living and other health care team members.
Participate actively in performance improvement teams and activities.
Provide input and assure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, scope of care, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Promote and maintain an environment that is in compliance with State, federal and regulatory requirements.
Provide input for budget preparation, monitor productivity and expenses, and develop plan of action to correct variances.
Provide direct clinical patient care.
Provide direct support to any agency branches of alternative site locations on a daily basis.
Interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees.
Planning, assigning, and leading work.
Appraising performance.
Rewarding and coaching employees.
Addressing complaints and resolving problems.