Care Manager - Home Health Care Agency

Must hold an active RN license in the state of Colorado.
We are seeking an RN Manager who can start Part Time as we apply for our Class A "Medical" Home Health Care license. This position will move into Full Time as we complete our application and are approved for the license further in 2023.
This individual will be responsible for performing initial client evaluations, developing the Service Plan/Care Plan, and conducting supervisory visits in the clients place of residence. The RN Manager will oversee client care, make management and budget decisions, coordinate meetings, and make decisions about team members.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

• Supervised by: Administrator
• Workers Supervised: RN, LPN, HHA, CNA

QUALIFICATIONS:A physician or registered nurse who has at least two (2) years of nursing experience including one (1) year in home care or a closely related service.
To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees client services and ensures client needs are met
• Responsible for annual evaluations, competencies, state regulations, and accreditation, if applicable
• Provides and coordinates services in accordance with the Service Plan/Care Plan
• Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the clients needs.
• Initiates the Service Plan/Care Plan and necessary revisions, and physicians orders, if applicable
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative non-medical procedures.
• Provides documentation of client assessments, Care Plan, supervisory visits, caregiver and client education, and training.
• Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the client.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Implements the nursing care plan, if applicable
• Observes, records, and documents signs and symptoms and reports to the physician, Administrator, or Care Coordinator reactions to non-medical treatments, including changes in the Client's physical or emotional condition. Also manage limited skilled nursing services, when applicable.
• Communicates and counsels the client and family/significant others regarding their service needs and other related problems of the client at home.
• Participates in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of the agencys services
• Coordinates staff meetings, client care conferences with family members or responsible party, and in-services
• Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Supervises and teaches other team members.
• Assists the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Assists with other activities, as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in-home care experience is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and or Google Suite and scheduling software required
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills as well as a positive and professional image

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION

• Maintain current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
  
• Must maintain current drivers license and auto insurance

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability in or application of organizational/communication skills
• Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning.
• Ability to deal effectively with high levels of stress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is in an office and/or indoors in a residents home and may contain a potential exposure to illness and/or body fluids. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Your FirstLight Rewarding Benefits:

• Meaningful Work to make a positive difference in the lives of others, just to name a few!
• Flexible Hours that fit YOUR schedule!
• Mentorship program for career growth!
• Health Benefits through BCBS for employees working 30+ weekly hours!
• Vision and Dental benefits!
• Free Mental Health Counseling for all staff!
• Access to Accidental Insurance for all staff!
• Free Learning, Development, & Recertification opportunities!