RN Field Nurse Supervisor

RN Field Nurse Supervisor

Brooklyn, NY

 
This a full time, field nurse opportunity.

The ideal candidate should have experience reviewing patient charts and verifying that documentation meets regulatory requirements.

Pay: $125,000.00-$130,000.00/annually

About Us: With over 50 years of experience, Personal Touch Home Care is a trusted provider dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate care in the comfort of patients’ homes. Join a supportive team where your work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Why Join Us?

We offer a stable, rewarding work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Accident & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Professional Growth & Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Perks & Discount Program

Job Details Overview: The Field Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the clinical oversight, supervision, and support of field-based nursing staff providing skilled home health services. The Supervisor ensures compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations, promotes high-quality patient outcomes, supports clinical staff development, and facilitates effective care coordination among interdisciplinary team members. The role also coordinates and delivers staff education, orientation, and competency development for assigned nursing and home health aide personnel under the direction of the Director of Patient Services or Clinical Manager.

The Field Nurse Supervisor serves as a clinical resource and mentor to Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), and other clinical personnel while maintaining a patient-centered approach to care delivery. The Supervisor may also maintain an assigned patient caseload and provide direct nursing care or field visit coverage as needed to meet patient care and staffing needs.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Supervision and Staff Oversight

• Supervise and support field clinicians in the delivery of skilled home health services.

• Conduct joint visits, supervisory visits, clinical observations, and performance evaluations.

• Monitor staff competency and provide coaching, education, and corrective action as needed.

• Ensure clinicians adhere to agency policies, standards of practice, and professional regulations.

• Assist staff with complex clinical cases and problem-solving in the field.

  Patient Care Management

• Review and approve comprehensive patient assessments, plans of care, and recertifications.

• Ensure appropriate utilization of skilled nursing services based on patient needs.

• Monitor patient outcomes and intervene when clinical concerns are identified.

• Support clinicians in developing individualized care plans that promote patient safety and independence.

• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Maintain an assigned patient caseload and provide direct skilled nursing care, assessments, care coordination, and timely documentation in accordance with patient needs and agency requirements.

  Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, New York State Department of Health regulations, OASIS requirements, and agency standards.

• Review OASIS assessments for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

• Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Monitor documentation for regulatory compliance and reimbursement accuracy.

• Participate in survey readiness activities and corrective action plans.

  Staff Education and Competency Development

• Assess staff learning needs using clinical observations, record reviews, competency results, incident trends, QAPI findings, and staff feedback.

• Develop and maintain an education plan and training schedule with the Director of Patient Services or Clinical Manager, including orientation, annual education, and training required by changes in practice, policy, or equipment.

• Coordinate and deliver orientation for newly hired nursing staff and assigned home health aides; document completion and communicate readiness for assignments to clinical leadership.

• Provide education on patient assessment, OASIS documentation, individualized care planning, orders, medication safety, infection prevention, patient rights, emergency response, and timely reporting of changes in condition.

• Conduct or coordinate initial and ongoing competency assessments within the supervisor’s qualifications and scope of practice, using direct observation, return demonstration, record review, and other appropriate methods.

• Provide home health aide education and competency evaluation only when qualified and authorized for the specific activity; coordinate discipline-specific instruction with appropriately qualified professionals.

• Identify competency gaps, document corrective education and reassessment, and promptly notify clinical leadership when staff should not perform a task independently until competency is demonstrated.

• Maintain education records that identify the topic, objectives, date, instructor, participants, completion, and evaluation or competency results; coordinate tracking and filing with Human Resources and clinical leadership.

• Evaluate training effectiveness through follow-up observation, documentation review, and relevant QAPI measures; revise education when performance gaps continue.

• Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for staff and reinforce patient and caregiver teaching using teach-back and return demonstration as appropriate.

  Coordination of Care

• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, home health aides, and other healthcare professionals.

• Ensure timely communication regarding changes in patient condition.

• Participate in care planning and discharge planning activities.

• Facilitate effective transitions of care and hospitalization follow-up.

  Operational Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical staffing and workload management.

• Monitor visit utilization, productivity, and service delivery.

• Support achievement of agency quality, patient satisfaction, and operational goals.

• Provide coverage for field clinicians when needed due to staffing shortages, absences, urgent patient needs, or other operational demands, including completing assigned patient visits and required clinical documentation.

• Participate in on-call coverage as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.

• At least one (1) year of home health experience required.

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Experience providing adult education, clinical orientation, and competency validation preferred.

• Experience with OASIS assessment and documentation strongly preferred.

  Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.

• Ability to perform patient assessments in home environments.

• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist patients when necessary.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Job type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00-$130,000.00/annually

We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We’re more than just a company, we’re a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other’s success and well-being. Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.