Field Nurse Supervisor
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Skills
clinical documentationpersonal care
About the role
Description
The Field Registered Nurse supervises the agency’s paraprofessional staff, providing on-the-job training to personal care aides while ensuring quality care for clients. This role involves conducting client assessments, securing medical orders, and evaluating if the current level of services meets client needs. The Field Registered Nurse also monitors client safety and appropriateness for community-based care, advocates for both clients and staff, and coordinates care to ensure continuity and high standards of service delivery.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Travel to conduct client visits, assessments, and service coordination in homes or community based settings, as required by program or contract.
- NYS Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a Diploma, Baccalaureate, or Master’s Degree.
- One year of acute care nursing experience preferred; 3–5 years of home care experience preferred
- Strong understanding of the scope of practice for healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals.
- Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to apply critical thinking and solve practical problems.
- Proficiency in medication calculations and understanding of clinical documentation standards