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 RN
Case Manager
Registered Nurse
Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurse
Certified
Home Health Aide
Case
Manager Coordinator
Secretary
Community
Education Coordinator
File
Clerk
RN CASE MANAGER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, and is
currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of Nursing.
2. Prefer at least one year's clinical experience, with current home health,
medical, surgical, or critical care experience.
3. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.
4. Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Has
presented a pre-employment health clearance.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance
with state and/or Agency requirements and is in good working order.
6. Has satisfactory references from previous (or current) employers and/or
nursing school, and professional peers.
7. Has excellent observation, good clinical judgment, and good oral and written
communication skills.
8. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision; has good
organizational skills.
9. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The RN Case Manager coordinates all aspects of the patient's home care,
interacting with other disciplines as needed, and provides professional care to
the patient as indicated by agency policies, State and Federal laws and
regulations. The RN case manager usually performs the admission visit to the
patient in the home. The RN case manager determines patient's eligibility for
home care services and develops the plan of care to be followed. The RN case
manager completes all paperwork necessary for agency policies and federal/state
laws.
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REGISTERED NURSE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, and is
currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of Nursing.
2. Prefer at least one year's clinical experience, with current home health,
medical, surgical, or critical care experience.
3. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.
4. Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Has
presented a pre-employment health clearance.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance
with state and/or Agency requirements and is in good working order.
6. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.
7. Has excellent observation, good clinical judgment, and good oral and written
communication skills.
8. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision; has good
organizational skills.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The registered nurse makes the initial evaluation visit, regularly re-evaluates
the patient's nursing needs, initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions,
furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill,
initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, prepares
clinical and progress notes, coordinates services, informs the physician and
other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs, counsels the
patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs, participates in
in-service programs, and supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
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LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Is a graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. Is currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational
nurse in the State.
3. Prefer one year nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical
experience is preferred.
4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5. Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Has
presented a pre-employment health clearance.
6. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision; has good
organizational skills.
7. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.
8. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance
with state and/or Agency requirements and is in good working order.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The licensed practical nurse furnishes services in accordance with agency
policies, prepares clinical and progress notes, assists the physician and
registered nurse in performing specialized procedures, prepares equipment and
materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required; and assists
the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
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CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Is certified by the State Department of Health and is listed on the Home
Health Aide registry.
2. Is in good standing with the State Nurse Aide registry as a Certified Home
Health Aide.
4. Is at least 18 years of age.
5. Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Prior to
patient contact, presents a pre-employment health clearance.
6. Has ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
7. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
8. Demonstrates empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the
impaired.
9. Demonstrates flexible and cooperation in fulfilling role obligation.
10. Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
11. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Agency
requirements and is in good working order.
SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION
The home health aide provides services that are ordered by the physician in the
plan of care. The duties of a home health aide include the provision of hands-on
personal care, performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or
nursing services, assistance in ambulation or exercises, and assistance in
administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
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CASE MANAGER COORDINATOR
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Is a graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. Is currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse in the State.
3. Prefer at least 1-year nursing experience. Community/home health or
medical/surgical experience is preferred.
4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5. Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Has
presented a pre-employment health clearance.
6. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision; has good
organizational skills.
7. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligations.
8. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance
with state and/or Agency requirements and is in good working order.
9. Has excellent observation and communication skills.
10. Ability to politely answer phones in a proper and orderly fashion
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for organizing, updating, and filing clinical documentation. Gathers
and completes all clerical and generic portions of materials necessary for
admission, recertification, and discharge of patients. Prepares, reviews and
disassembles patient records after the patient has been discharged. Answers
phone calls when the Supervisor and/or Case Manager is out of the office, or
otherwise unavailable. Makes patient home visits as needed.
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SECRETARY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Is computer literate, preferably in home health or similar operation.
2. Has a minimum of one-year experience, or graduation from a one or two year
business college.
3. Can type at least 50 words per minute. Has ability to use a variety of office
machines and office software programs.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
5. Is at least eighteen years of age.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The secretary/receptionist is responsible for data entry, printing, coding, and
report generations of all physician orders and all information related to
patient care. Is responsible for routine clerical matters and assuring that
documents flow in a coordinated and efficient manner.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Prefer BA in Marketing or related field or 3 years sales/marketing experience
in health related field.
2. Excellent ability to communicate through the preparation of clear,
persuasive, written material and convincing oral presentation.
3. Demonstrate time management skills, ability to work in stressful environment,
ability to meet multiple deadlines, ability to meet monthly quota.
4. Knowledge of commonly used PC word processors, graphic programs, databases,
spreadsheets, create flyers, handouts, etc.
5. Demonstrate excellent telephone etiquette skills.
6. Possess creative decision making skills.
7. Ability to compile data and compose reports as needed.
8. Dress professionally and demonstrate excellent client relation skills.
9. Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Has
presented a pre-employment health clearance
10. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance
with state and or organization requirements and is in good working order.
11. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
12. Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Education Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and
execution of activities that increase awareness of the Agency and its services.
Effectiveness of the Community Education Coordinator is measured by the goals
accomplished in the office represented by the Community Education Coordinator.
Responsible for developing and coordinating all clinics and other marketing
activities.
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FILE CLERK
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School Diploma,
2. Six months to one year Clerical experience.
3. Six months to one-year health related experience.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The file clerk is responsible for maintaining all patient records and for filing
all clinical documentation.
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Last updated: 2-6-2010
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