Nursing Team Leader

Provides leadership for a team of both professional staff and nonprofessional staff. Oversees the delivery of quality care to patients and families on respective teams. Supervises, guides and directs staff in carrying out their roles within the agency. Works collaboratively with the Clinical Director, HR Director, Executive Director, and other management personnel to facilitate the development and implementation of quality agency services. Works collaboratively with other community agencies. Also, provides nursing care according to the Community Health Nurse job description.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Meets with team members to review their caseloads and to assess the staff member’s ability to effectively manage their caseload.
• Makes on-site supervisory visits with team members when appropriate or requested by staff.
• Works collaboratively with Clinical Director, Chief Executive Officer and other management personnel for agency planning and problem solving.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring of new staff, orientation of new staff, and assignment of new staff.
• Assign new referrals and unassigned re-visits as needed.
• Assists staff in planning caseload management and/or setting priorities for paperwork if appropriate.
• Possesses knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations to ensure compliance by staff.
• Possesses a knowledge of third-party billing requirements.
• Plans and directs team meetings.
• Assists in planning for clinical staff education programs and encourages continuing education courses and seminars.
• Assists in the development and interpretation of the philosophy and objectives of the agency.
• Facilitates positive interpersonal relations among staff.
• Serves as backup in the absence of the clinical director.
• Assists staff in problem solving and in establishing plans for the continuity of care.
• Participates in the agency’s quality improvement program.
• Evaluates and works with the Clinical Director on performance review of each team member annually.
• Performs clinical skills competencies annually.
• Responsible for on-call back up and vacation coverage
• Assist with weekend schedule.
• Conducts and works with Clinical Director and HR Director in the termination process of low performing staff members.
• Keeps abreast of home health and management issues, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR

• Adheres to the Agency Mission, Values and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates consistently the ability to use critical thinking skills for decision-making and problem solving.
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed; completes work and documentation in an organized and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains and conserves agency resources.
• Represents the agency in a professional manner both in appearance and behavior.
• Maintains patient, co-worker and agency privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Follows the Agency Corporate Compliance Plan and the Agency HIPAA Regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and within groups.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with individuals and within groups.
• Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility, self-control and maturity in job performance and behavior.
• Assumes responsibility for pursing and obtaining appropriate continuing education opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting from $83,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year - Salary dependent on experience.
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Submit resume and cover letter to:
Kristen Wilson, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources
ACHHH
P.O. Box 754, Middlebury VT 05753
Or to  hr@achhh.org
(802) 388-7259
www.achhh.org
EOE