RN Homecare Coordinator - Jersey City, United States - Marie Lawrence Associates

Description

We are hiring a Full-Time (Mon-Fri / 8:30a-5pm) RN Homecare Coordinator for our client This position is 90% field-based, traveling throughout Hudson County.

Valid Drivers License required.

Under the direction of the Center Director, the Homecare Coordinator will provide comprehensive nursing care to our participants at home and or in the center.

They will perform the initial assessment, annual reassessment and change of condition assessments of participants in their home environment and coordinate individualized plan of care with appropriate resources.

The Homecare Coordinator is required to educate and instruct participants in care and management of their disease and medications. The Homecare Coordinator directs and oversees the coordination of care and services for participants under his/her care.

In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, the homecare coordinator shall act as the liaison between the contracted services and our client.

Education/Training/Certifications:
LSW or RN License

• New JerseyCurrent driver's license and proof of auto insuranceSkill(s):Broad knowledge base of health care problems of the frail elderly.

Knowledge of common safety hazards in the home and improvements to establish a safer environmentSkilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions.

Knowledge of home care services, nursing principles and practices with particular reference to the elderly.
Ability to perform physical assessments and develop plans of care.
Knowledge of health instruction techniques and practices.
Skilled in preparing and maintaining records and written reports and responding to correspondence.
Excellent organization and documentation skills.

Previous case management and leadership experience in Home Health CareFamiliarity with community health resources, which are available to participants and familiesSkilled in developing and maintain department quality assuranceKnowledge of current NJ Home Health policiesSkilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, medical staff, staff members and family caregivers.

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Work well with all members of the care teamKnowledge of elder abuse and reportingFamiliar with Dementia, Wandering Behavior and InterventionKnowledge of Standard Precautions & Fire and Emergency Procedures in healthcare settingKnowledge of Participant Rights and Workplace SafetyExperience:

Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in acute care setting or1 year experience in home care or long term care settingMinimum of 1 year working with the frail or elderly.