Traci Nycz

• Provided yearly inservice training for HHA and PC2 level staff to meet compliance regulations mandated by DOH.
• Collaborate with agencies in the Plattsburgh area that have contracts with NCHS such as; DSS, OFA, VA, Waiver and Nascentia.
• Responsible for receiving referrals for potential clients.
• Coordinating aide service with a RN case manager and scheduling coordinator for the admission process.
• Ensure that the clinical team is compliant with policies and procedures of NCHS.
• On-call for all of the Northern tier 3 month rotation.
• Facilitates and ensures communication /collaoration amongst all team members.
• Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
• Responsible for receiving client and/or family complaints and reporting to immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for calling. setting up interviews and interviewing people interested in working for NCHS.
• Responsible for disciplining aides or Nurses that are not following proper procdures or protocol.
• Responsible for training Nurse Aide Transitional classes for CNA's going into home care.
• Participate in quarterly QA, Compliance and Serious Reportable-under Waiver Program quarterly.
• Maintain Emergency Roster and Emergency Binder
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• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Provide nursing services appropriate to individuals served by the program to which you are assigned
• Service may include, but not limited to,nursing interventions and their documentation, case finding,health teaching/counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care.
• Participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standard and function as a member of the treatment plan.
• Act as charge nurse on a unit and be responsible for maintaining inventory standards for medicines,controlled drugs and narcotics.

Administer the delivery of acute and long term care services to developmentally disabled individuals. Responsibilities included assessments. medication management and long term needed treatments in compliance with OMRDD regulations. Other duties included staff training and direct oversight to certify staff in residential settings to safely administer medications to residents. Routine residential house visits on a weekly visit. On-call rotation. Responsible for med inspections in the residential homes.