Nurse Educator

Responsibilities:

1. Knowledge of OASIS guidance, interpretation and time points

2. Knowledgeable of CHHA Regulatory guidelines per the Center for Medicare and Medicaid, New York State Department of Health (DOH) and Joint Commission (JC)

3. Conducts Orientation and Educate the new staff on Girling Health Care’s Policies and Procedures, the NYSDOH and Federal Regulations that governors CHHA services.

4. Conducts field staff orientation and assist with the transition of the new staff with making home visits, time management and building their case load to meet required productivity.

5. Provide and educate the clinician in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver response to care/services.

6. Perform random field visits to assess staff adherence with Agency’s Policy and Regulatory guidelines.

7. Conducts and Complete field staff annual performance evaluations, or more frequently if indicated.

8. Accompany the staff during survey visits as needed

9. Participate in the Development of Home Health Care Programs to meet the Agency’s patient population in disease management (Wound Management, Heart Disease/CHF, Diabetes, etc.

10. Knowledge of Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) reports and utilize and analyze the staff performance.

11. Participate in the Agency’s Emergency Preparedness Plan as needed

12. Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

13. Maintain Corporate Library including Medicare Learning Network and OASIS Answers Updates

14. Participate in McKesson/Netsmart Software Upgrade, Testing and Staff Education.

15. Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) record audits activities 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An Accredited Records Technician Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

2. At least three years’ experience in clinical records management preferably in home health care operations. Information systems knowledge required.

3. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct clinical staff

4. Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations and Joint Commission standards.

5. Demonstrates good communication and public relations skills.

6. Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.