Job Summary:

We are seeking a full-time Director of Nursing to lead our Clinical Team. This talented and skilled individual will be responsible for clinically assessing clients and their home environments, developing each individualized client care plan, and providing and coordinating necessary for clinical services to provide exceptional care for each client.

This is a unique and special opportunity for a seasoned Registered Nurse who is seeking a strong, mission-driven corporate culture, a personally rewarding environment, and an equity ownership interest in a start-up company that is growing. Opportunity for advancement is strong as Compass Care moves forward with licensing as a home health care agency and expands its service area.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Quality Assurance & Quality Control Team and the Learning & Development Department.
• Identify individual client needs in order to provide high-quality care and perform initial and periodic onsite client assessments.
• Develop and maintain client care plans, working in partnership with other healthcare professionals on the client’s clinical team (e.g. physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, discharge planners, social workers, and other healthcare professionals as needed)
• Support and coordinate clinical care for clients
• Oversee development and coordination of part time and per diem RNs on staff
• Ensure quality control and assurance of direct patient care
• Support and advise caregivers, clients and their families on clinical issues
• Communicate and coordinate with client’s outside clinical team
• Supervise the Learning & Development Manager and oversee the training program to ensure proper instruction to caregivers regarding each client's needs and care plan
• Maintain and further develop in-house clinical education and training materials for caregivers through oversight of the Learning & Development Manager
• Overall administration and development of necessary policies and procedures for the provision of clinical support to clients and caregivers
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Skills:

• Strong administrative, coordination and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for developing relationships with clients, their families and our caregivers.
• Extensive hands-on clinical experience.
• Ability to work with a variety of health care professionals, clients and caregivers.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of advanced directives
• Commensurate technical skills and ability to multi-task.

Preferred:

• 5 years of experience as a Clinical Manager, Coordinator of Care or RN Supervisor
• Experience working with older adults and their associated comorbidities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related field
• Registered Nurse (“RN”) licensed to practice in New York and/or Connecticut as specified by each state’s regulations; willingness to become licensed in New Jersey
• 5 years of experience as a Clinical Manager, Coordinator of Care or RN Supervisor with a home care or home healthcare company or in an institutional setting (i.e. assisted living, skilled nursing facility, hospital). Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN
• Experience in direct patient care and assessments/observation of clinical conditions; with strong clinical skills.
• Experience working with older adults and their associated comorbidities.
• Knowledge of age-related illnesses, including understanding of Palliative & Hospice Care.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to work onsite in the corporate office in Stamford, CT, as well as ability to travel throughout our area of service.
• COVID-19 vaccinated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Moline, IL 61265: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person