Description

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Nursing

EMPLOYER: Twelfth One, LLC dba Aspen Infusion

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for supervising and evaluating clinical services to patients referred to the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, directly or through qualified subordinates, all personnel who provide infusion nursing patient care, in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure that the professional standards of community nursing practice are maintained by all nurses providing care.
• Maintain and adhere to agency procedure and patient care policy manuals.
• Establish service policies and procedures in compliance with state health statutes and administrative rules, including CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety, standard precautions, and infection control procedures.
• Employ and evaluate infusion nursing personnel. • Coordinate patient care services.
• Set or adopt policies for, and keep records of criteria for admission to service, case assignments, and case management.
• Perform infusion nursing duties as needed
• Represent the pharmacy in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate patient information necessary to schedule services.
• Determine correct resolution to patient complaints; take corrective action, and monitor results.
• Prepare and secure medical necessity documentation.
• Establish and maintain patient records.
• Communicate with the billing department to ensure proper billing to insurance companies, contracts, other third-party payers, and patients for all products and services delivered; maintain accurate billing records.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
• Participate in committees when requested and implement clinical programs as assigned.
• Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Indirectly supervises the nursing staff within the nursing department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current RN state license.
• Effective interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in speaking and writing.
• Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
• Ability to recognize and direct information to the appropriate health care provider.
• Computer skills that include word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.
• Insurance reimbursement knowledge and health insurance billing experience.
• Two years of experience in infusion nursing and at least one year of supervisory experience are preferred.
• Current CPR card, health certificate, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance.

COMPETENCIES:

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand, walk and sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move less than 30 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

"Aspen Infusion mandates that all employees be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and provide proof of vaccination with the acceptance of an offer. As with all identifiable medical information, Aspen Infusion will safeguard information concerning Covid-19 vaccinations in accordance with applicable law."