SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM NURSE MANAGER

The Pueblo of Sandia•Rio Rancho, NM

5d•$37 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the homecare program which provides supportive services for families of the frail, physically and/or medically compromised members of the community of the Pueblo of Sandia. Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years’ experience in homecare, chronic diseases, geriatrics or related field
Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Current New Mexico RN license
CPR/1st Aid certifications.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.
Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.
Excellent management skills.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to be highly organized.
Ability to accurately assess patient status and provide direct care based on strong clinical knowledge and experience.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn tribal policies and procedures.
Ability to interact effectively with the patients served, their families, and Homecare Program Assistant as well as the immediate supervisor.
Ability to act as an advocate for patients and their families with health care and community agencies.
Ability to revise/create application process forms, policies and procedures as rules, regulations and technology advances.
Ability to train employees effectively.

Nice To Haves

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive case management services for all patients served by the homecare program.
Develops and provides comprehensive new employee orientation and education training to all staff.
Maintains employee files and ensures that all mandatory competencies are current.
Maintains, updates, and manages all policies and procedures for the homecare program including presenting changes/updates to the Tribal Council.
Collaborates with the Program Assistant to develop staffing schedules for homecare attendants.
Shares after hours on call phone calls if calls are medically related.
Ensures that patients have supplies and medications that they need. This includes monitoring the need, ordering, and oversight of medication delivery.
Supervises medication management: Fills weekly medication boxes as needed.
Instructs Homecare Attendants about responsibilities for reminding patients to take medications.
Monitors documentation for accuracy.
Makes regular home visits to all patients to assess physical and psychological status and to evaluate the quality of in-home care.
Provides direct care for treatments or procedures that exceed Homecare Attendant scope of practice.
Acts as a liaison between patient and family and medical, dental and other health service providers.
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.
Creates an environment of teamwork though strong communication, mentoring, and providing guidance, support, and appreciation for team members contributions.
Performs special projects and other job-related duties as assigned.