JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Center for People With Disabilities announces the following job opening in its Boulder office:

RN Supervisor

Please see the attached job description for specific job functions and requirements.

CPWD is an equal opportunity employer and provides resources, information and advocacy to empower persons with disabilities to overcome barriers to independence. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the above position.

This position has a salary range of $45,000 to $48,000 DOE with medical, dental, paid vacation, medical leave, 401K, and cafeteria plan as benefits.

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Center for People With Disabilities
Attn: Denise Hodgert RN
1675 Range Street
Boulder, CO 80301

You may fax your cover letter and resume to: (303) 442-0502

or e-mail to: denise@cpwd-ilc.org

Job Description Nursing Supervisor

Reporting Relationship: Home Health Administrator

Position Status: Full time, exempt.

Basic Function:
Provides skilled nursing care in accordance with the consumer’s plan of treatment including comprehensive health and psychosocial evaluation, monitoring of the consumer’s condition, health promotion and prevention, coordination of services, teaching and training activities and provision of direct nursing care. Exercises supervision of assigned personnel including licensed registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, therapists and attendants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs initial evaluation of new consumer to develop plan of care in coordination with consumer, family, physician and health care team.
Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills
Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative care per MD orders
Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care, and initiates necessary changes to plan of care in consultation with MD
Responsible for ensuring all OASIS, 485’s, 487’s, re-certifications and discharges are done and paperwork into chart in a timely manner
Responsible for ensuring all OASIS are transmitted within specified time frames and that appropriate reports are generated
Prepares clinical and progress notes, coordinates services, informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the consumer’s condition and needs
Provides necessary training to staff members, family and consumer’s as needed
Makes appropriate referrals to community and agency services
Understands and complies with all appropriate HIPAA regulations. Assures and oversees strict client health care record privacy and confidentiality
Ensures all MD orders are signed and in charts in timely manner
Provides skilled nursing care under the orders of the consumer’s primary care physician and in accordance with accepted standards of practice
Assists Home Health Administrator and PAS Manager in yearly performance evaluations and skills competency evaluations of staff members
Acts as a liaison between agency MD’s, inpatient and outpatient facilities in the community
Understands and ensures all nursing personnel are trained and comply with Medicare, Medicaid regulations, in addition to maintaining practice within their appropriate scope of practice
Acts as Administrator when Home Health Administrator is absent
Participates in all staff meetings, CNA meetings, and other committees as requested
Assists with Clinical Record Reviews on a quarterly basis per Home Health Administrator’s request.
Ensures all orders and plans of care are followed by staff members
Assigns and schedules nursing visits to appropriate personnel.

Preferred Education and Experience:

A baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing from a school accredited by the National League of Nursing.
Minimum of 2 years home health experience.
Management experience preferred.

Skills / Qualifications:

Must have current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. It is the employee’s responsibility to inform CPWD within 24 hours of licensure expiration, revocation or investigation
Ability to organize details, manage staff and projects, and function independently
Possess effective leadership qualities
Understanding and knowledge of Independent Living Philosophy
Knowledge of the development of plans of care, and the ability to empower consumers to take charge of their care
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Valid, current Colorado driver’s license and insurance
Reliable transportation
Availability to work week ends / on call on a rotating basis.

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