What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at FirstLight Home Care?
Benefits:
Part Time
Salaried
At FirstLight Home Care we pride ourselves on professionalism and quality. Our patients are at the core of our mission to provide our community with the best care delivered by a compassionate and highly competent healthcare team. Our patients consistently give us the highest ratings and we’re dedicated to the success of our team.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a leader to take us to even higher levels of care. As a director of nursing at our home health agency, you would be helping to manage a hard-working team dedicated to the highest standards of care.
Our agency's Director of Nursing is expected to perform the following duties:
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a local franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this local office. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to the FirstLight Home Care Support Center.
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Part Time
Salaried
At FirstLight Home Care we pride ourselves on professionalism and quality. Our patients are at the core of our mission to provide our community with the best care delivered by a compassionate and highly competent healthcare team. Our patients consistently give us the highest ratings and we’re dedicated to the success of our team.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a leader to take us to even higher levels of care. As a director of nursing at our home health agency, you would be helping to manage a hard-working team dedicated to the highest standards of care.
Our agency's Director of Nursing is expected to perform the following duties:
- Ensure the delivery of nursing care to patients according to professional standards
- Manage compliance with corporate, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
- Develop and implement facility policies, procedures, and standards of care
- Lead and provide direction to staff in performing their duties
- Hire, supervise, and review the performance of nurses, and support staff, and provide remediation when needed
- Manage operations, business planning, and productivity standards
- Meet fiscal responsibilities through budget planning, implementation, and monitoring
- Oversee inventory, order processing, and distribution of nursing and medical supplies
- Serve as a liaison between administration, multidisciplinary healthcare staff, residents, and families, and resolving conflicts as needed
- Active and unrestricted RN License
- Bachelor of Nursing from an accredited school (Master of Nursing a plus)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a nurse supervisor or manager
- Working knowledge of government regulations and healthcare best practices
- Basic budgeting and financial management skills
- Current BLS certification
- 3 to 5 years of nursing experience in home care or post-acute care
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skill
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a local franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this local office. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to the FirstLight Home Care Support Center.