RN Home Care Director

I. JOB SUMMARY:

     Responsible for clinical oversight of the Rosa Coplon Long Term Home Health Care Program and Menorah Licensed Home Care Program

II. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Manages and directs home care services provided by the programs
• Provides clinical oversight to both the LTHHCP and MLHC Program.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Community Service during their absence
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the LTHHCP and MLHC Program
• Recruits and hires qualified professional staff for the program.
• Completes performance evaluations of staff assigned. 
• Plans and participates in orientation and in-service programs. 
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the program budget. 
• Determines the staffing pattern to accomplish program objectives. 
• Serves as a resource and consultant to staff. 
• Participates in development, review, and revision of policies and procedures of the Program. 
• Develops job descriptions for the Program as requested. 
• Coordinates the Program's services with the services provided by other community agencies. 
• Serves as chairperson of the Professional Advisory Committee.
• Serves as the liaison to the community for the LTHHCP and MLHC.

 III. OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Knowledge of the Department of Health and CMS guidelines. 
• Knowledge and ability to apply community health principles and practices.
• Ability to manager program personnel. 
• Ability to work independently within the framework of the team setting. 
• Ability to enlist the cooperation of many people in furthering the program. 

IV. JOB SKILLS:

• Represents agency on community boards and committees. 
• Facilitates establishing of goals and objectives. 
• Monitors service delivery through review of patient records to determine adequacy of documentation, utilizing services, plan of care outcomes. 
• Interprets agency policy and procedure to staff. 
• Initiates or participates in patient centered conferences to improve general patient care. 

V. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.  Master’s Degree in Nursing or a field relevant to Community Health Nursing Administration is required if more than 30 full-time or equivalent professional staff positions are budgeted.

License/Certification:

License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

VI. PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal office environment
• Client's homes
• :Long Term Office Area