Skill/Ability:

• Individual is self-motivated with strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in coordinating patient care with physicians, co-workers, patients, families and outside agencies.
• Requires strong clinical skills in assessment and delivery of care for patients of all ages in various home care settings.
• Demonstrates and maintains competence in a wide variety of clinical skills required for home care including providing on-call coverage for Home Care and Medical Equipment.
• Requires strong leadership and organizational skills along with an ability to think critically including interpretation, analysis, and evaluation of patient care situations.
• Demonstrates/uses effective problem solving skills in carrying out role responsibilities.
• Demonstrates confidence in working independently.
• Demonstrates ability to exercise good judgment and successfully manage a variety/multi tasks.
• Demonstrates positive service oriented written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication with individuals of all ages and developmental levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively handle conflict.
• Candidate may be exposed to various home environments that may include animals and smoke.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move over 50 pounds.
• Computer skills required to document in electronic health records.
• Will be required to learn Medicare/Medicaid and Joint Commission compliance regulations related to Home Care.
• Provide direct skilled nursing services to a variety of patients of all age groups.
• Evaluate and determine client’s plans of care by coordinating with Manager.
• Promote continuity of client care and be a resource for agency staff, physicians and caregivers(s).
• Participate on committees, task forces and special projects as needed.
• Demonstrate ability to learn about and instruct patients on how to use various DME items/coordinate DME services for patients.