This position reports in Homecare to the Hospice Manager. Hospice palliative care or home health experience preferred. Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Oversees the Homecare nursing responsibilities for providing safe effective patientfamily centered care in the home. Performs assigned on call responsibilities to ensure 24 hour availability to meet patient needs. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License. Plans and coordinates program activities to meet regulatory standards related to but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission Standards.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises day to day program operations under the direction of the Home Health Manager. Serves as a clinical expert to assigned Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses for patient care policies staffing procedures documentation and skills. Provides auditing and education for safety and quality initiatives.
- Assists in the training and development of new and existing staff members including interviews performance appraisal event reporting clinical competency assessment corrective action/work improvement planning and audits.
- Makes appropriate staffing decisions with understanding and consideration of workload targets and budget impact in collaboration with the staffing specialists.
- Engages in the workplace community by staying aware of changes participating in data collection or auditing understanding Quality Improvement and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
- Assures the acceptance of patient care referrals are appropriate for care in the home/community environment.
Education Requirement:
BSN required.
Licensure Requirement:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
- Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and positionspecific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Skills:
- Must have excellent critical thinking skills good communication and customer service skills and the ability to organize and manage time well.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
- Included skills but not limited to: pediatric assessment infusion and central line care injections wound care and patient education.
Experience:
- Three years pediatric clinical experience or equivalent combination of education or experience required.
- Two years Home Health experience preferred.
- One to two years supervisory experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Sitting Standing Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Manager