What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) – Urgent Hire position at Actual Homecare, LLC?
Job Summary
Actual HomeCare, LLC is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team and provide leadership, oversight, and clinical expertise. This is an immediate start opportunity for the right candidate.
Company: Actual HomeCare, LLC
Location: 999 Riverview Drive, STE 201 2nd Floor, Totowa, NJ 07512
Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid Position)
Compensation and Benefits:
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Competitive annual salary and benefit package.
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Opportunity to lead a compassionate and growing home care team.
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Supportive work culture that values professional growth.
Responsibilities as Director of Nursing (DON):
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Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff and caregivers.
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Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
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Prepare for and manage CHAP surveys, audits, and inspections.
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Conduct initial assessments and re-assessments, and ensure care plans are accurate, comprehensive, and up to date.
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Interviewing caregiver staff, training and performance evaluations.
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Collaborate with families, and work closely with the executive team to ensure client satisfaction.
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Monitor quality assurance, infection control, and patient safety initiatives.
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Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for the care team.
Requirements:
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of New Jersey.
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Minimum of 3 to 5 years of nursing leadership experience, preferably in home care.
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Experience with CHAP accreditation is highly preferred.
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Strong knowledge of home care regulations, compliance, and best practices.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
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Willingness to travel up to one hour to conduct patient visits.
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Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed.
EEOC Statement:
Actual Homecare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.