Valir Health
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
The Home Care Coordinator is responsible for providing home care services to meet participant outcomes and achieve goals outlined in the Plan of Care, including initiating home assessments and overseeing care implementation. Duties involve administering medication, providing education to participants and families, and participating in supervisory on-call duties.
Candidates must possess a current, unrestricted Virginia LPN License and current CPR certification. A minimum of one year of experience working with the frail and elderly population or approved training is required.
Job Summary: The Home Care Coordinator is responsible for the provision of home care to meet identified participant outcomes, and to achieve the goals as outlined in the participants Plan of Care. Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Duties/Responsibilities: Provide nursing services as indicated in Participants care plan or by physician/provider orders Oversee and provide care as needed in the center or the participants’ home. Initiates the home assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the home care portion of the IDT plan. Identify areas of concern or needed improvement to maximize participant satisfaction and/or positive health outcomes Provides back-up to other nurses, home care and clinical staff as needed. Administers medication and provides medication education to participants and their families. Provides participant and family education as needed Participates in training opportunities and in-services Assists in orientation of home care attendants and contracted home care providers. Maintenance of accurate and timely care documentation. Participate in supervisory on call Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct oversight of home care aides; including scheduling, performance, hiring, and skills building Train and develop other members of the team Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience: Current Virginia LPN License without restrictions Either one year working with the frail and elderly population or approved training. Current CPR certification
