Supervisor, Nursing, Home and Community Based Services

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS ID Idaho
Location: Boise, ID
Address: 129 E 50th St, Boise, ID 83714, USA

About the Role

Functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by the organization's Home Health and Hospice. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the Home Health/Hospice patient/resident and oversees care for Home Health/Hospice patients/residents of all ages following established standards and practices. Provides leadership of the Home Health/Hospice staff and is expertly skilled in the functions of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and process/utilization improvement related to the EMR. Serves as a leader by promoting and improving Home Health/Hospice patient/resident care processes and related quality patient/resident outcomes, as well as reacting calmly and effectively in emergency or tense situations.

The Program Coordinator, QIDP trains and mentors Direct Care Staff; develops implementation plans and programs for participants; facilitates contact with participants' family members; assists participants in maintaining well-managed households. Works in a team environment with other Program Coordinators and staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Service Plan Development and implementation for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Know and enforce IDAPA policy as well as agency policies.
• Complete ISP/Status reviews and send to the ISP team within a regulated time frame.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/resident, medical staff, clinical support staff, and the public.
• Recognize opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, respect confidentiality, adhere to safety regulations, maintain records, generate proposals, and exhibit and encourage principles of adult education and change management.
• May serve in the Home Health/Hospice staff nurse role when staffing gaps exist.

Supervision

• Supervision Received: Program Coordinators will receive guidance from the Administrator. Supervision will be general oversight based on compliance and as needed.
• Supervision Exercised: Program Coordinators will ensure House Leads and Direct Care Staff are properly trained and supported in their roles. The Training Officer will assist Program Coordinator(s) in training, hiring, developing, and evaluating Direct Care Staff.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field or Nursing (Bachelor's degree in nursing required).
• Possess a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) qualification.
• Minimum of 1-year supervised experience with the population served.
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to obtain Assistance with Medications for Unlicensed Personnel (UAP) card.
• Possess and maintain automobile insurance at all times during employment.
• Currently hold an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Three years' demonstrated experience in a medical-surgical setting.
• One-year management experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program (e.g., CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA).
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) desirable.
• Certificate for Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) Specialist-Clinical (COS-C) preferred.

For Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society (GSS) locations only, employees who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field may be considered with an educational plan to achieve a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire. Current employees may have acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need.

Pay

Salary Range: $40.00 - $60.25 per hour

Schedule

• Shift: Varies
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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