LENORE LENTZ

* In the absence of the Director, the Alternate Director of Quality Assurance will be responsible for development and ongoing evaluation of the agency’s Quality Improvement Program/Infection Control Program.

* In the absence of the Director, the Alternate Director of Quality Assurance will be responsible to develop and evaluate ongoing updates of clinical policies and procedures.

* Assist in the preparing agency of state survey.

* Assist Human Resource Director in maintaining clerical competency records of all licensed personnel.

* Remain an active member of the Advisory Board and prepare annual meeting agenda/minutes.

*Ensure agency is in compliance with state regulations in providing patient care.

* Review OASIS documentation as requested by the Director of Quality Assurance.

* Participate in Case Conferences as requested by the Director of Quality Assurance.

* Teach and update agency staff on policies and procedures affecting the daily operations of the agency.

* Participate in QA programs as needed.

* Is responsible to the agency Administrator.

* Conducts themselves as a role model for the agency staff.

* Employee will follow polices and procedures safeguarding the privacy of patients protected health information.

• Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
• Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
• Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
• Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
• Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
• Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
• Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
• Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
• Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans and provided plan of care to patients and families.
• Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
• Obtained and followed physician recommendations for both inpatient and outpatient care depending on diagnosed recovery process.
• Conducted [Timeframe] evaluations to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications.
• Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
• Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
• Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
• Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
• Coordinated home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment, reducing patient wait time by [Number]%.
• Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.

• Educated team members, patients and family members on care plans, medication regimes and protocols.
• Oversaw adherence to federal, state and company requirements and regulations.
• Developed clinical staff with regular evaluations and annual feedback sessions.
• Facilitated orientation, competencies and skills validation processes for [Job title]s.
• Conducted clinical interviews and assisted with hiring decisions for staff
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

• Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
• Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
• Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
• Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
• Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
• Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.