Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Supervisor specializing in Pediatric Home Health Nursing to lead and coordinate care for our pediatric patients. This leadership role involves overseeing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise in pediatrics, critical care, and home health settings, along with strong management skills to foster a collaborative and efficient team environment. Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, and Athenahealth is essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex medical needs while supporting their families through comprehensive home-based care.
Duties
- Supervise and manage a team of pediatric home health nurses, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and quality standards
- Coordinate patient care plans including assessments, medication administration, IV infusions, tube feeding, catheter care, and ventilator management
- Oversee patient evaluations such as vital signs, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and medical documentation
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain accurate medical records using EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth
- Conduct staff training on sterile techniques, aseptic procedures, infection control, and specialized care such as neonatal ventilator management or dementia care
- Facilitate discharge planning, case management, and utilization review to optimize patient outcomes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians specializing in pediatrics, neonatal intensive care (NICU), PICU, or neonatal ventilator support
- Monitor clinical performance through patient assessment data and quality audits; implement improvements as needed
- Provide leadership during emergency situations such as airway management or acute pain episodes; ensure staff are trained in basic life support (BLS) and advanced skills like suturing or spinal tap procedures
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards including NCQA standards and Workers' Compensation Law
Experience
- Extensive clinical background in pediatrics with experience in neonatal intensive care (NICU), PICU, or pediatric acute care settings
- Proven supervisory or nurse management experience leading multidisciplinary teams in home health or hospital environments
- Familiarity with medical terminology related to pediatric conditions such as developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, or chronic illnesses like Geriatrics or Alzheimer’s/dementia care
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth; experience with ICD-9/10 coding and CPT coding is highly desirable
- Knowledge of infection control practices, sterile processing techniques, specimen collection/processing, and laboratory experience
- Ability to perform physical assessments including vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), phlebotomy, medication administration (including injections), and use of specialized equipment like Hoyer lifts or neonatal ventilators
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations including HIPAA compliance and NCQA standards
- Excellent communication skills for triage situations and family education on health coaching and discharge planning
This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse leader committed to delivering exceptional pediatric home health services through compassionate patient care and effective team supervision.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay range : $105,000 - $110,000
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Skills Required
- Extensive clinical background in pediatrics (NICU, PICU, or pediatric acute care)
- Proven supervisory or nurse management experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth)
- Proficiency with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding and CPT coding
- Knowledge of infection control practices, sterile processing, specimen collection, and laboratory procedures
- Ability to perform physical assessments, venipuncture/phlebotomy, and medication administration (including injections)
- Experience with specialized equipment and procedures (neonatal ventilators, Hoyer lifts); competency in ventilator management
- Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance and NCQA standards
- Excellent communication skills for triage, family education, discharge planning, and care coordination
- BLS certification and advanced clinical skills (or ability to train staff) such as suturing or similar emergency procedures
What We Do
Reliance Home Health Caregivers is a professional home health care provider based in Oakbrook, Illinois. The agency specializes in delivering comprehensive in-home medical services, including skilled hourly nursing, 24-hour care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as medical social worker services. Their mission is to provide reliable and high-quality care to aging or sick individuals, ensuring their safety and well-being in the comfort of their own homes.
