Assistant Director of Patient Services - Venture Forthe

Venture Forthe is a premier licensed home health care agency in Western New York that operates on the fundamental premise that every individual has the right to remain independent and make their own choices. We advocate for the needs and goals of our clients, because everyone deserves to choose their own path through each stage of life.

Venture Forthe's commitments to treating people with respect, compassion, and honesty don't end with our clients. When you work for Venture Forthe, this family-owned company treats you as part of that family. We empower our employees to turn a job into a career, and we take pride in rewarding the hard work it takes to achieve your goals. Our team is always growing.

Venture Forthe is expanding into the Endwell and Syracuse region, and we are looking for a dynamic Assistant Director of Patient Services to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of our expansion and make a lasting impact!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant RN Director is responsible for direction, coordination and direct supervision of the agency's Field RNs and Field LPNs. This position provides in-field professional supervision and on the job training to RNs and LPNs. The Assistant RN Director is responsible for tracking and ensuring that the RNs assigned to them complete work in a timely manner and visits occur within policy. This role will provide training and support for new hires in the form of orientation as well as on-going training tailored to the individual employee's specific needs.

The Assistant RN Director will oversee all LHCSA obligations in regards to their team. The Assistant Director will have regional oversight of the RNs and the participants serviced and will provide support for all other RN Supervisors when their ADP is unavailable. All policies and procedures for LHCSA operations will fall under the Assistant Director to enforce and uphold. This position will communicate policy changes and job expectations to his/her staff.

The Assistant RN Director is responsible to travel to all offices that they oversee to meet with and observe the nurses that they oversee on a regular basis. This is a full time position with some overtime.

***Sign on Bonus up to $10,000***

This number is based on the number of hours the individual is working on a part-time basis. For example, if working in a Full-time 40 hours/week capacity, the individual would be awarded $10,000. If the individual works Part-time 20 hours/week, the amount that would be awarded would be $5,000.

RN hires will receive bonus payments, equally divided upon the bonus given:

RN hires will receive bonus payments, equally divided upon the bonus given:

After 90 days of continuous working.

After six months of continuously working.

After 270 days

After one year of employment

Mileage & Car Stipend if regularly traveling 60+ minutes (one way)

What We're Looking For:

• A visionary leader eager to be part of a growing and expanding business.
• A dedicated professional with a passion for home healthcare.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to travel between regions and be a hands-on presence in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the foundation of our nursing team in the Syracuse region.
• Assist in building a caseload, which will eventually be delegated to other nursing staff.
• Conduct client home visits and supervise Personal Care Aide (PCA) staff.
• Oversee and support the PCA Training Program Education.
• Travel between Endwell and Syracuse regions to ensure quality patient care and team coordination.
• Be the face of Venture Forthe in the Syracuse region, establishing our presence and building lasting relationships.

JOB DUTIES

• Supervises RNs on their team and provides support[OK1], guidance and direction through regular contact with their team members and regular review of job performance
• Ensures team members perform within LHCSA, Agency and departmental policies, meets deadlines[OK2]and provides quality assurance [OK3][OK4]
• Ensures Team Field RNs Perform patient re-assessments in the home. Reassesses patient needs for services on a continual basis and discusses any changes in the plan of treatment with patient physician/family.
• Performs semi-annual on-site competency visits /evaluations with nursing personnel as part of supervision activities.
• Provide employee development for the nurses that are under their supervision.
• Interprets and reinforces agency policy and procedures to professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Acts as a resource for the on-call RNs on a rotating basis by providing direction and oversight for nurses on-call.
• Reviews reports from all involved disciplines, re-evaluating needs and supervises all involved disciplines in the plan of care.
• Participants in departmental meetings and prepares reports as requested to evaluate the job performances and productivity of the departmental employees.
• Participate in a regular review of departmental policies and updates as necessary.
• Reviews aide competency reviews.
• Communicates with referrers/discharge planners to review eligibility for agency services and to develop and coordinate the plan of care.
• Provides assessment of newly referred patients, assesses health needs and eligibility for home care. Identifies the appropriate level of care required by the patient.
• Ensures Medical Orders and written reports are provided to the patient's physician, as necessary.
• Reviews written documentation and summaries of the patient's status and progress as needed for continuation of home health services. Reviews Team's clinical documentation monthly
• Plans, facilitates, and documents patient's discharge from agency.
• Becomes familiar with all resources necessary to provide a complete care program for the patient, e.g., respiratory, DME, etc.
• Maintains updated professional knowledge and participates in patient education programs to ensure optimum quality of patient care. Participates in the agency's in-service program.
• Participates in the agency's CQI Program, annual policy/procedure review, as requested. Performs Quality Improvement duties, completes audits, and evaluates results with DPS recommendations for quality improvement.
• Reviews and responds to complaints, grievances and incidents.
• Consults with DPS to maintain the highest quality care.

We offer a full benefits package including:

• Health insurance with employer contribution)
• Vision insurance
• dental insurance,
• Short term disability supplement
• critical illness
• FSA/DCA
• Health Saving Account
• Employer Assistance Program
• Hospital indemnity
• Employee Discount Programs
• 160 hours PTO & Sick Time
• 401k w/ match, and more, plus room for growth and advancement!

This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of home healthcare in the Syracuse region. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a company that values growth, innovation, and quality care, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to become a key player in our exciting expansion!

Venture Forthe Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. Venture Forthe, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Compensation details: 95000-110000 Yearly Salary

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