BCN PACE Home Care Manager

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators in Kentucky seeks a Home Care Manager for the PACE program to develop and implement home-based services for program participants. You will educate participants, families, and caregivers under the direction of the IDT and PACE leadership.

The role requires RN licensure, an associate degree (bachelor preferred), at least two years of nursing experience (including elderly care), supervisory experience, CPR, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing with state board.
• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of general nursing experience; hospice/home health/medical/surgical/CCU preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience with frail and elderly population.
• Food handling permit required (to be completed on hire).
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong written documentation and observation skills; good nursing judgment.
• Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work within interdisciplinary team and flexible scheduling.
• Must have valid driver's license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement home care services for program participants.
• Educate participants, families, and caregivers as directed by IDT, Center Director, and AVP of PACE Operations.
• Oversee clinician visits in home settings and facilities to ensure high-quality care and patient experience.
• Coordinate delivery of all home-based services, equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CPR certification

Observation skills

Written documentation

Communication skills

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

RN license

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

As a Bluegrass PACE Care team member, you will be a part of a program providing all-inclusive healthcare that keeps Kentuckians aged 55+, who may otherwise need nursing home care, living safely at home. Our PACE experts work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to decide what’s best for each PACE participant, bringing all aspects of medical and personal care, plus social and support services. Most care services are provided at the PACE Center, including transportation to and from the Center. Be on the forefront of holistic care for our Kentucky community by joining our PACE program team!

At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Summary

The Home Care Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of home care services for program participants. Provides education and teaching to participants, families, and caregivers at the direction of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), PACE Center Director, and AVP of PACE Operations. Responsible for oversight of all clinician visits performed in the home setting including facilities, to ensure efficient, high-quality care and patient experience. Coordinates and ensures delivery of all home-based services, equipment, and supplies.

Position Qualifications

• Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional (registered) nursing.
• Is currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of Nursing.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• At least two years of general nursing experience is required with experience in hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory experience required.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly.
• Food handling permit required, to be completed upon hire.
• Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Have satisfactory references from nursing school, previous (or current) employers and/or professional peers.
• Have excellent observation skills, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner.
• Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Team members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

IND123

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization’s mission and values.