Registered Nurse (RN) - PACE of the Ozarks (M-F, Days)

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is a Medicare program designed to support the needs of people 55 and older who qualify for nursing home care but can safely remain at home with the support and services offered by PACE. PACE of the Ozarks offers many services as needed based on each participant’s care plan, including primary care services, a day center, prescription medications, medical supplies and equipment, and home health.

Position Summary

The role of the RN Home Care Supervisor reports to the PACE Center Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating the Home Care PACE program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining quality of program for participants. This position promotes and maintains the health of enrollees in the community through teaching, counseling and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative services. This position is responsible for the initial assessment of health needs, contributing to the plan of care and periodic re-evaluation of individual and family nursing needs.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Assess the home care needs of the elderly population to develop and implement specific plans of care including nursing, physical medicine, and personal care services, to ensure that quality service is provided to meet client needs
• Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) needs with participant
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings
• Perform supervisory visits of home care technicians (HCT)
• Partner with leadership team to manage and prioritize utilization of home care staffing resources to reflect participant home care needs
• Develop programs and implement training materials and supervise in-home caregiver staff according to program expectations and regulatory requirements
• Effectively communicate with participants and families regarding home care needs and resolve concerns appropriately
• Document and maintain home care records, including service documentation, medical records, and billing and ensure accuracy
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and services such as durable medical equipment, home delivered meals, medical response systems and incontinence supplies as reflected in the care plan