Homecare RN/Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse
Guardian Angel Senior Services

of Northampton, MA is now hiring an RN to do field supervisions for all PCA's, HHA's, and CNA's. Supervision will be provided throughout Hamden and Hampshire Counties.

Basic Function
Self-directs home visits to maintain compliance with client assessment and care plan development, caregiver placements and supervisions. Advocates for the better health through interventions, makes recommendations as opposed to providing services. Completes required documentation. Ensures caregivers are following basic company protocols.
Responsibilities:
Participate in creating daily client visit schedule based on needs and requirements. When cancellations occur, proactively work with office managers to fill schedule gaps.
Schedule will be set up in 1 of 2 ways:

Block Time - Nurse gives office availability for a period of time (for example 9a-1p) and is paid for this block of time. Office is responsible for filling the time, this includes time for documentation and travel.
Guaranteed Hours - Nurse is paid 5-8 hour per day and shares responsibility for filling schedule with office staff. 4 visits a day for every 5 hours is the standard unless there is a visit a significant distance within the service area.

Complete and turn in all documentation and paperwork within 24 business hours.
Document according to contract and organization policy and procedures.
Report findings, recommendations, and concerns to care team accordingly.
Create, review, and update care plans for assigned clients. Communicate updated to caregivers as needed.
Act as liaison between contract nurses, clients, direct care workers and management.
Provide education, training and coaching to caregiving staff during placement and supervision visits.
As schedule allows take on routine nursing visits as client needs dictate or managers request such as medication fills, BP checks, catheter changes etc.
In urgent situations, be willing to provide hands on personal care for clients in need.
Follow the same dress code as outlined for Caregivers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education/Training:

Degree: RN
Experience:
Prior home care experience required.
Prior supervisory experience helpful.

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Guardian Angel Senior Services considers the health and safety of its clients, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Guardian Angel Senior Services are conditioned on completing and passing a background check.
Guardian Angel Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.