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JOB TITLE: RN, Director of Patient Services
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assume responsibilities of the Adult Home/Assisted Living Program in Administrators absence.
Responsible for supervision of Home Health Aides in Adult Home/Assisted Living Program.
Complete HHA training under the direction of the Administrator.
Assist the Administrator in the completion of the UAS-NY assessments, quarterly Supervisory Visits, and resident assessments.
Complete 10-day medication training/remediation with HHA's.
Ensure all staff are current with in-service requirements.
Provide education to the staff pertinent to their position on a monthly basis.
Provide training of the HHA's with Point Click Care.
Rotate on call duties with the Administrator.
Supervises Fire and Disaster drills in absence of Administrator.
Assist with admission, transfers and discharges, as needed.
Complete initial and annual aide evaluations.
Assist with follow-up on employee health requirements as needed.
Assist with administration of insulin and B12 injections to Adult Home and Assisted Living Program residents as ordered.
Responsible for assessing all residents and staff involved in incident reports and ensure forms are completed accurately.
Participate in the activities of the Quality Assurance Program, as assigned.
Assist the Administrator with employee disciplines.
Assist with resident transportation needs, if necessary.
Assist the Administrator with the schedule.
Monitor resident weights on a weekly/monthly basis and report to physicians.
Assume the responsibility of taking the house in the absence of the HHA Supervisor, as needed.
Perform personal care aide duties as needed for Adult Home residents and home health aide duties for Assisted Living Program residents, as needed.
Administer medication to residents, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Be 18 years of age, show maturity, emotional and mental stability
Shall be able to speak, read and write English, and speak the predominant language of the residents
Understand and carry out directions and instructions, record messages and keep simple records
Sympathetic attitude towards providing services for residents
Have good physical health, as indicated by documentation in the personal file
Be required to work up to 8 hours of overtime as staffing changes may occur on a shift to shift basis
EDUCATION: Registered Nurse with a background in home care and/or care of the elderly preferred. Must possess licensure from the State of New York.
CONTACTS: Employees, residents, families or residents, visitors.
Compensation Information:
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