Note: The total care for a patient caseload is assigned to a staff group (a team). The team leader is responsible for the provision of care of these patients through the following job functions:

• Receives referrals and makes initial patient evaluation.
  
• Coordinate admissions.
  
• Initiates and coordinates the patient's plan of treatment through the contacting of community services, therapists, and/or social workers, and through staff assignment to provide patient care.
  
• Directs patient care.
  
• Educates/supervises patient family.
  
• Reviews and provides supervision for each patient's plan of care.
  
• Assures completion of 60 day record review of each patient (recertifications).
  
• Coordinates transfer and discharge of patients.
  
• Conducts periodic chart audits.
  
• Staffing/scheduling.
  
• Assures financial and regulatory compliance affecting patient care team.
  
• Checks aide notes for accuracy, and completeness prior to signing.
  
• Assists with employee education, disciplinary procedures, evaluation, and termination.
  
• Participate in QA/QI process. 
  
• Assists in formulation, revision, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures.
  
• Is responsible for adhering to all practice standards as they apply to patient care.

• Current RN licensure in state of employment.
  
• One (1) year experience in home health preferred.
  
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance in state of employment, access to a dependable vehicle, and the ability to travel within a 50 mile radius on a daily basis.
  
• Is responsible for adhering to all practice standards as they apply to patient care.