RN Trainer/ Supervisor - Part-Time

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,380 - 54,662; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in New York is seeking an RN Trainer/Supervisor to oversee patient care personnel and coordinate services. The role involves supervising home care workers, providing necessary training, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should hold an Associate's degree in nursing, possess a current NYS license, and have supervisory experience. This part-time position requires strong communication and leadership skills while promoting quality patient care and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current nursing license from NYS.
• Two years’ experience working with patients required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate home care workers according to agency regulations.
• Provide on-the-job training and in-home orientation for new personnel.
• Maintain accurate patient files and employee health records.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Writing and organizational skills

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Current NYS license for Registered Professional Nurse

Job description

RN TRAINER/SUPERVISOR

Pay Rate is $33.77 per hour Part-Time (25 hours/week)

Description

Provides direct supervision of all patient services personnel and coordinates patient care services. Supports and carries out the Home Care Program’s policies and procedures. Responsible for research, development, and the coordination of regular in-service education for all Home Care staff.

Position Data

Grade: 10 Exempt

Reports to: Health and Family Services Director

Basic Function or Position Summary

Provides direct supervision of all patient services personnel and coordinates patient care services. Supports and carries out the Home Care Program’s policies and procedures. Responsible for research, development, and the coordination of regular in-service education for all Home Care staff.

Security Clearance

Level 1 V,A,C,R

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Provides supervision and evaluation of Home Care workers according to requirements for contracting agencies and DOH regulations.
• Provides on-the-job training when needed and provides in-home joint orientation to new personnel assigned to a case.
• Maintains accurate patient files.
• Maintains up to date employee health records and personnel files.
• Performs initial admission assessment of new referrals, and opens the case, if deemed appropriate for home care to be provided.
• Provides completed documentation to Home Care Scheduler to enter intake in Captain data system.
• Works in cooperation with the scheduler to assign appropriate staff to the patient receiving home care services.
• Reviews all patient care plans with home care workers to assure appropriateness and their ability to provide the services required. When appropriate, provides case management and obtains physicians orders to develop a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient. Review this plan every 6 months or sooner if necessary.
• Reviews all complaints that are filed and provides follow up for resolution to patient’s satisfaction.
• Documents and monitors all accident/incident reports, provides further investigation.
• Participate in quarterly QI meetings.
• Maintains liaison with caseworkers, patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain aide certifications in NYS DOH database if applicable when aides complete mandatory in-service training.
• Promotes agency mission.
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while performing self-sufficiency.
• Maintains current knowledge of and assures regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Schedules in services countywide and coordinate their presentation.
• Develops and keeps procedures and protocols current; implements designated management systems.
• Assists with providing and developing training and orientation for service area staff.
• Promotes agency wide integrated service delivery strategies.
• Fosters positive relationships with peers, funders, licensors, staff, subcontractors and community partners.
• Facilitates and participates in meetings as designated.
• Fosters ongoing, integrated, comprehensive service delivery model with other COI services.
• Facilitates standardization of systems and processes within service area and division.
• Utilizes CAPSYS, data, and other tracking and measurement tools to monitor staff performance and service area outcomes; drive improvement and response to need in service area.
• Promotes positive agency, division, and service area image.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships

A. Internal: Health and Family Services Director, Health and Family Services Administrative Assistant, Home Care Clerk Scheduler, PCA I’s, and PCA II’s

B. External: Community Agencies, In-Service presenters, Patients and Family Members, QI Committee Members, Contracting agencies and Case Managers, Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, and Discharge Planners.

Supervisory Scope

A. Number of staff supervised: 10-25

B. Titles supervised: PCA I, PCA II, HHA’s, Home Care Clerk Scheduler

Organizational Responsibilities

• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Attends all required meetings.
• Data collection, analysis & reporting as required.
• Participation in all management systems and functions internally and externally
• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.

Physical

• Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort.

Knowledge, Skills Required

• Associates degree in nursing required, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Current NYS license for Registered Professional Nurse – DOH fingerprinting already completed for licensure.
• Two years’ experience working with patients; three years preferred.
• Two years’ supervisory experience required; three years preferred.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision.
• Demonstrate writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve; advocate and provide outcomes for the patients.
• Basic computer skills.

Special Requirements, if any

• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.
• Completes all required NYS background clearances.
• Ability to obtain and maintain physical exam and TB testing.
• Ability to provide proof of MMR immunization or Rubella / Rubeola Titer.
• Ability to travel throughout the county.
• Works compassionately with a diverse population.
• Experience navigating community programs.