Senior Total Life Center - RN Home Care Coordinator
Company: Kintegra Health
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse Home Care Coordinator Job Summary: Under the
direct supervision of the Center Manager and indirect supervision
of the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the development and
implementation of home care services for program
participants.Education: Associates Degree in Nursing.Experience: At
least 1 year as an RN, preferably in either home or community
health. Supervisory experience desired. Minimum of 1 years'
experience working with the frail elderly population
preferred.Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional):
NoneLicensure, Registry or Certification Required: Licensed RN in
NC, current, valid NC driver's license and vehicle.Special
Training: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict
resolution skills. Must be able to treat geriatric patients. Only
act within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a
standardized set of competencies established by Senior TLC and
approved by CMS before working independently.Immunizations: Be
medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all
immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant
contact Key Responsibilities: Using the nursing process, assess the
home care needs of a frail elderly population, and identifies and
develops specific plans of care. Conducts initial and periodic
assessments that must be completed prior to the scheduled team
meeting at a minimum of every 6 months. Coordinates 24-hour care
delivery and the implementation of all home care services which
includes personal care services to ensure that quality services are
provided to meet participant needs.Coordinates and authorizes
Durable Medical Equipment (DME). Manages home supplies such as
incontinence, diabetic, colostomy, nutritional, and other supplies.
Also manages services such as Life Alerts and electronic medication
reminder systems.Reconciles invoices for personal care service
hours and home supplies.Performs acute, in-home visits as requested
by primary care provider and/or supervisor.Coordinates any DME for
participants in the nursing facilities according to program
standards. Includes interaction with other facility staff. Assists
with discharge planning efforts from nursing facility to home and
arranges appropriate care as part of discharge plan as approved by
IDT.Supports the Senior TLC mission to encourage and support the
quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the
community; its vision to be the preferred provider of
individualized care for seniors in the community; and its values of
respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and
compassionate care. Supports his/her Interdisciplinary Team and
promotes unity among the team while interacting with the team,
other co-workers, and/or participants. Participates, collaborates,
and contributes as a member of the Interdisciplinary team,
emphasizing teamwork and collaboration in all clinic and
Interdisciplinary team interactionsParticipates in participant care
planning including the implementation of SMART goals/interventions
for the participants' care plans and enters all care plan
information in a timely manner as per organizational protocols.
Updates participants' care plans appropriately throughout the
reassessment period.Works with Social Worker to provide community
resources for participant needs.Provides nursing triage through the
on-call nurse rotation schedule. Also performs skilled nursing
tasks in the home setting as ordered by PCP and/or assists with
nursing duties in the clinic setting as needed.Performs other
nursing tasks as designated by supervisor.Benefits:--- Monday -
Friday 8a-5p--- Weekends, evenings, and holidays off--- 10 paid
holidays per year--- Paid Time Off (Take time when you need it!)---
Excellent Insurance--- So much more!Kintegra Health Core
Requirements1. Patient First - An approach to care that holds
primary, the well-being and desires of the patient2. Build not
Blame - Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather
than the person3. Integrity and Honesty - Fostering an acceptance
of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of
organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external
customers4. Cooperation and Flexibility - Related to an internal
believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with
only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever
possible beyond the prerequisite job description5. Culturally
Sensitive - Always working toward increasing one's ability to
understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for
people across cultures, while having an acute awareness of one's
own culture.Kintegra Health has implemented Covid-19 protocols for
our current employees and new hires. We are committed to improving
our society. For further information please reach out to Recruiting
at recruiting@kintegra.org We are an equal opportunity employer and
value diversity. PI208297468
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