Regional Nurse Manager (Downstate, NY / Hybrid)

FreedomCare is a healthcare company that has been dedicated to revolutionizing the home care industry since 2016. We support our patients by ensuring they have the power to choose a caregiver who will care for them in the comfort of their own homes. S.

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients: Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability) Own It (Drive and ownership) Do the Right Thing (High integrity) Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges) Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Regional Nurse Manager for our LHCSA Team in Downstate, NY. This is a hybrid role from our Queens office.

Department Position Overview: The Regional Nurse Manager provides professional nursing care and oversees all clinical operations for the assigned region and license in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards of practice, NYS Department of Health regulations, and agency policies and procedures. This role serves as a clinical leadership position, responsible for the supervision, training, and ongoing development of nursing staff, oversight of patient care delivery, regulatory readiness, and participation in Department of Health surveys and site visits. The Regional Nurse Manager may provide direct patient care as needed and may instruct Personal Care Aides (PCAs) under the agency’s training program, including classroom and skills-based education, when operationally required.

Responsibilities

: Clinical Regional Operations Oversight Oversees all clinical operations for the assigned region, ensuring services are delivered in compliance with NYSDOH regulations, agency policy, and accepted standards of nursing practice. Provides clinical leadership and direction to nursing staff assigned to the region. Ensures consistent implementation of Plans of Care and adherence to physician orders.

Serves as the primary clinical contact for the region for operational, compliance, and quality matters. Participates in and supports NYSDOH surveys, audits, and site visits, including preparation, on-site coordination, and follow-up as directed by the Administrator. Field Supervision Nursing Practice Provides care and services according to scope and standards of Nursing Practice and adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Respects client and employee rights and privacy; ensures the security of protected information; practices ethically and in compliance with the agency’s compliance and privacy programs. Follows agency infection control policies, including hand hygiene, bag technique, PPE use, aseptic technique, exposure control, and equipment care. Assesses and reassesses client needs and responses to care, treatment, and education.

Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises Plans of Care, including nursing care plans and aide care plans, and ensures appropriate care delivery.

Delivers PCA classroom and practical training as needed based on agency operational needs, including core PCA skills and Alternative Competency Demonstration (ACD).

Requirements

Coordinates patient care through communication with physicians, case managers, supervisors, interdisciplinary team members, vendors, and community resources. Supervises, mentors, and trains new and current nursing staff, including orientation, field supervision, competency validation, and ongoing performance feedback Conducts or oversees nursing supervisory visits as required. Provides patient and caregiver education based on assessed learning needs.

Interprets and reinforces agency philosophy, policies, and objectives to staff, patients, and families. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Administrator.