Per Diem Field Nurse Supervisor/RN ~ Fall River

Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc.
is a leading established Home Health Care Agency.
*We currently have an opportunity for Per Diem Field RN Nurse Supervisors* *in the Fall River area of Massachusetts.
* The role of the Field Nurse Supervisor is to provide professional nursing services in compliance with governmental regulations, individual State Nursing Practice Acts and Premier policies, procedures and philosophies.
*Qualifications:* * *Educational:* Minimum of R.
N.
Diploma from an NLN approved Nursing Program * *Travel:* Travel is required for business purposes.
The employee must have a valid driver’s license issued by the state in which they work and a satisfactory driving record.
* *Work Experience*: Minimum of one year of experience in medical surgical nursing preferably hospital based *preferred*.
One additional year of home-health based experience is *required *for conducting applicable training classes.
* Bilingual/Portuguese preferred.
* *Must maintain all state and federal compliance requirements for licensure and employment.
* *Additional Requirements:* a) Knowledge of regulatory requirements to Joint Commission/CAHC/DOH b) Fundamental knowledge of the basic principles of nursing and the ability to apply these principles in a home care setting c) Ability to accurately assess patient health care status and psychosocial needs d) Ability to establish a Plan of Care which will assist the patient to reach desirable health status e) Ability to function with minimal supervision f) Reliable means of transportation.
*Essential Job Responsibilities:* * Institute contact with physicians as necessary.
* Confer with patient’s physician in ascertaining the need for home care and in developing, implementing and revising the Plan of Care.
* Perform initial patient assessment on those patients admitted to the agency for care.
* Develop an individualized goal outcome Plan of Care.
* Provide and supervise care according to the Plan of Care.
* Ensure that physician’s orders are obtained initially, reviewed as required and communicated appropriately.
* Assist with home maker and HHA supervision.
* Develop the Aide Plan of Care reflecting initial patient assessment and Plan of Care.
* Assess the appropriateness/effectiveness of all paraprofessional caregivers on a regular basis _and _annually.
* Submit and maintain accurate and timely documentation to client care.
* Document supervisory visits.
* Other related duties as assigned.
Premier Home Health Care Services offers a competitive salary.
All interested applicants please apply today! EOE/M/F/D/V Job Type: Part-time Schedule: * Day shift * Evening shift * Holidays * Weekends as needed Work setting: * In-person * Outpatient Experience: * Nursing: 2 years (Required) * Home Care: 1 year (Required) Language: * English (Required) * Portuguese (Preferred) License/Certification: * RN License (Required) Willingness to travel: * 100% (Required) Work Location: In person