RN Care Advisor

You are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

DEFINITION:

The RN Care Advisor is a registered nurse who provides clinical oversight to clients in their residences (private home or facility).  

LINE OF AUTHORITY:  

Reports to the President/CEO for clinical issues and to the General Manager for day-to-day operations. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Florida.
• Must have physical abilities to adequately perform described duties. 
• Ability to learn and apply professional training, follow physician’s orders and produce accurate records of activities and services provided.
• Able to see and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual requests which relate to the coordination of Agency activities.
• Able to speak in a clear, concise voice to communicate direction for Agency activities and staff.            
• Demonstrates adequate mental acuity to perform duties stated in job description.
• Ability to organize work procedures, assume responsibility and effectively supervise others. 
• Demonstrates problem solving abilities; positive interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge regarding exposure to body fluids, and chemicals, and some hazardous equipment. 
• Demonstrates exceptional assessment skills.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• May represent the Agency on clinical matters as they relate to home care.
• Verifies the skill competency levels of all hired home health aides and CNAs.
• Serves as a clinical advisor for matters regarding clinical oversight. 
• Makes initial evaluation visits.
• Re-evaluates client care needs on a regular basis.
• Participates in in-service programs, trains, and teaches other personnel. 
• Develops Plan of Care with client and/or family members to meet the care needs of the client.
• Initiates preventative safety procedures as appropriate for the clients. 
• Counsels the client and family in meeting care needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and agency matters. 
• Prepares written instructions for care provided by home health aides.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the President/CEO or the General Manager.
• Enters client information including assessment and Plan of Care (POC) into Wellsky. Reviews caregiver daily notes and enters notes in ACT and revises POC as needed.
• Shares in the on-call rotation.
• Establishes initial client schedule in Wellsky.
• Assists in scheduling when needed.
• Works closely with the Scheduler, other Care Advisors, the Health Services Coordinator and the caregivers when assignments are being made.
• Submits required documentation in a timely manner. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITATIONS STATEMENT

“You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job.  However, you should disclose any physical or mental impairment for which special arrangements or accommodations are needed to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job.  Your description of any impairment and suggestions for reasonable accommodations will be considered in providing reasonable accommodations. The duties and responsibilities herein describe the general nature and level of work required.  They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required to meet requirements for this position.             

I have read and understand the requirements and duties described in this job description and agree to accept the position and perform the duties as described in this job description. 

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