Field-based)

FreedomCare•Cleveland, OH

13d•Remote

About The Position

Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered. We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them. We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State, and are continually expanding our areas of focus including operations in other states and tech-based innovations. We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients: Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability) Own It (Drive and ownership) Do the Right Thing (High integrity) Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges) Join our team and make a positive impact on the on the lives of others! We are looking for a Registered Nurse for our team in Ohio. This is a field-based, PRN role with required fieldwork and the possibility of an occasional commute to our Cleveland, OH office. Department & Position Overview: Personal Care Services is a caregiving arrangement in which a patient has a principal caregiver who provides daily support based on the patient's daily care needs. The goal of this service is to provide necessary care while fostering and emphasizing the patient’s independence in the patient’s home that will provide them with a range of care options as their needs evolve. The service is designed to provide options for alternative long-term care to people who meet nursing facility-level care needs while preserving the dignity, self-respect, and privacy of the patient. Structured Family Caregiving is a caregiving arrangement in which a patient lives with a principal caregiver who provides daily support based on the patient's daily care needs. The goal of this service is to provide necessary care while fostering and emphasizing the patient’s independence in a home environment that will provide them with a range of care options as their needs evolve. The service is designed to provide options for alternative long-term care to persons who meet nursing facility-level care needs while preserving the dignity, self-respect, and privacy of the patient. The Registered Nurse will be a vital part of administrating and ensuring the efficient delivery of services, oversight of the Personal Care Attendants (PCA) and compliance with regulatory requirements. We are seeking an individual with a nursing background with elders or adults with disabilities, as well as experience managing PCAs.

Requirements

Valid and active RN License from the Ohio Board of Nursing
2 years of recent work experience in direct care of elders or adults with disabilities
Previous experience in a management role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Organizational and multitasking skills
Comfortable wearing multiple hats; helping where needed
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Self-motivated
Able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all contractual guidelines and federal and state regulations governing Medicaid and the Personal Care Services program
Ensure efficient day-to-day PCA operations by analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing workflows, processes, and procedures. Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity
Providing oversight to PCS /SFC caregivers in conjunction with the Care Manager
Conducting initial home visits to define the PCA’s tasks and develop activity plans
Performing regular evaluations every 60 days to monitor the PCA’s performance, consumer satisfaction, and adherence to the activity plan
Respects client and employee rights and privacy, ensures the security of protected information, practices in an ethical manner and is compliant to the agency’s compliance program and privacy policy
Build a positive work environment and culture consistent with FreedomCare core values: Here for You, Be Positive, Own It, Do the Right Thing