Director of Nursing

Summary:

The Director of Nursing is a qualified person appointed by the Administrator with the approval of the Governing Body to direct and coordinate the clinical activities of the Agency. The Director of Nursing may be a direct employee of the agency or a related business entity.

Responsibilities and Duties: (Note: Other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Supervises all personnel (professional, personal care aides) who deliver direct patient services
• Participates in all activities relative to provision of professional services
• Ensures that all staff providing care maintains professional standards of community nursing practice
• Maintains and adheres to agency policy and procedure manuals.
• Establishes service policies and procedures in compliance with state health statutes and administrative rules to include CDC guidelines, OSHA guidelines for employee safety, universal precautions, and infection control procedures
• Recruits, employs, and evaluates professional personnel and personal care aides
• Coordinates patient care services
• Provides case management as described in 59A8.002 (5), F.A.C.
• Establishes and implements policies for, and keeps records of criteria for admission to service, case assignments and case management
• Informs staff about home health statutes and administrative rules
• Provides written materials pertaining to the same and interprets materials as necessary
• Directs installation of improved work methods and procedures to ensure achievement of objectives of the Agency
• Coordinates and integrates functional phases of total Agency activities
• Interprets and transmits policies of the Agency to the staff
• Participates in preparation of the annual budget
• Reports to the Administrator regarding changes that affect the Agency
• Attends and participates in patient care conferences
• Participates in National State and Local association organizations and meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of Patient and Agency matters
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
• Ensures that all staff is adequately orientated to the Agency prior to patient contact
• Ensures that all personal care services are provided under a written assignment
• Ensures that continuing education is available for staff participation
• Establishes and conducts an ongoing quality assurance program that meets the following requirements:
• Case assignment and management is appropriate, adequate, and consistent with the plan of care
• All services provided to the patient are coordinated, appropriate, adequate and consistent with the plan of care
• All services and outcomes are completely and legibly documented, dates and signed in the clinical services record
• Confidentiality of patient care is maintained, and findings of the quality assurance program are used to improve service
• Is available at all times during business hours or designates in writing a qualified alternate registered nurse to serve in her/his absence
• Assures that PI Coordinator duties are completed in small agencies on a quarterly basis.
• Assists Administrator with annual program evaluation and PAC meeting
• Responsible for development of annual in-service/continuing education schedule for agency staff

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing and licensed in the state of Florida as a registered nurse
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Education and/or Experience:

• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience as a registered nurse in a licensed home health agency, a facility licensed under Chapter 395 or a facility licensed under Part II and part III of this Chapter

Language Skills:

• Must possess good communication skills, both written and verbal in English. Ability to communicate in other foreign languages is desirable.

Mathematical Skills:

• Math skills required

Reasoning Ability:

• Able to work under pressure and handle multi-task functions. Must be able to deal effectively with people. Must be self-motivated and resourceful.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands for this position include an ability to be seated for extended periods of time and use computers/office equipment. Ability to lift light supplies and materials from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o Well-lit and well-ventilated areas with some exposure to disagreeable conditions

o Able to work in a non-smoking environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person