Director Client Care - Home Care Agency

Job Description

Great opportunity for a part-time RN to get in on the ground floor and to be a key player in a rapidly growing industry. Dynamic husband and wife team looking to hire a dynamic, go getter to help grow the company by assisting with home and client assessments, caregiver training, and adm/record keeping.

Minimum Qualifications

Current unrestricted State Registered Nurse license.

One year of continuous nursing experience or equivalent.

Valid driver’s license, and access to vehicle, proof of current auto insurance.

Strong verbal, written and organizational skills.

Five years of verifiable employment history, or a complete employment history if less than five years

Desired Qualifications

Extensive assessment skills. Experience Working with VA HCO standards, rules and regulations. At least two years of nursing experience. At least one year of work in the home care industry. Desire to become part of the leadership team of a growing Home Personal Care organization.

Physical Requirements

Ability to effectively interact and communicate with clients, families, co-workers

Ability to proficiently process and follow written and verbal instructions.

Hearing and visual capacity sufficient for accurate communication.

Ability to assess and record clinical information.

Ability to lift, turn and transfer clients as needed.

Job Description - The organizations designated registered nurse is responsible for the supervision of personal care services. The personal care services shall include:

Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Administration of normally self-administered drugs as allowed in § 54.1-3408 of the Virginia Drug Control Act (Chapter 34 (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia);

Taking and recording vital signs, if specified in the plan of service

Recording and reporting to the supervisor any changes regarding the client's condition,

behavior or appearance; and

Documenting the services delivered in the client's record.

Additional responsibilities of the organizations registered nurse:

Assess client care needs and develop a written plan of services in collaboration with the client, client's family, and ameriCARENOVA Administration. Assessments will be done both in home and/or via Zoom.

Help develop Standard Operating Procedures for Caregivers within the organization and create training materials for caregivers.

Supervision of caregiver services as often as necessary as determined by the client's needs, the assessment of the registered nurse, and the organization's written policies not to exceed 90 days. Such assessments will be performed every 92 days for CNA/PCA level clients, and every 122 days for Companion level clients.