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Director of Nursing
Altra Homecare Group
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Job Details
Full Time
Salary: $70,000- $85,000
Seniority Level: Director
Description:
Altra Homecare Group is actively searching for a Director of Nursing (DON). The DON will be responsible for all clinical oversight from admission through discharge of patients. Clinical oversight will include, but is not limited to; personnel management, care management, ensuring compliance to all Federal/ State/ local requirements, as well as Altra Homecare Group’s requirements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage caregivers and field staff, investigates clinical; issues and concerns, provides coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary
- Facilitates competency testing during orientation and on a continued basis
- Provides client care coordination
- Maintain open lines of communication with patients and caregivers
- Monitor patient care to ensure quality and appropriate services are being rendered
- Participate in interview and hiring process of internal and external employees
- Act as a liaison to the business development manager
- Maintain healthy working relationships with office staff and external staff
- Strict adherence to Federal/State/Local laws and regulations, as well as Altra Homecare Group rules and regulations
- Assist and support marketing efforts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Active RN license, BSN preferred
- At least one year of Home Health Care Experience (Preferred)
- One year of supervisory/management experience
- Valid Driver’s License
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
- Must be able to travel locally; company does not provide vehicles
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to walk for long periods of time, stand, and kneel as necessary
- Must be able to sit and climb stairs
- Must be able to reposition patients sufficiently, and move equipment w/o assistance
- Must be able to respond appropriately mentally and physically to emergency situations
Environment:
- Required to provide duties in an office setting during agency hours
- Must be comfortable with inhome patients visits, admissions, and certifications
Benefits:
Altra Homecare Group sees our employees as our strongest resource. By joining the Altra family, you are eligible for:
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Direct Deposit payment
About us:
Altra Homecare Group is fully invested in a collaborative approach to provide care that meets every client’s individual needs. We are a community based, full-service homecare agency. Our team is relentless in our approach to coordinate care in conjunction with a patient's family, physician or insurance company. By taking our relationship based - patient first approach, we aim to meet the needs of every patient from the comfort of their home.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000