The Director of Nursing (DON) is a clinical manager who assists the Area Director of Clinical Operations (ADCO) and is responsible for the supervision / oversight of all patient care services and clinical personnel in an assigned location / branch of the Long Term Care (LTC) Division. The DON strives to provide the highest quality of patient care and oversight while achieving excellent outcomes in a patient-centered environment. In this role, you will report to the Area Director of Clinical Operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
- Responsible for hiring, evaluating and terminating clinical personnel
- Monitors equipment for appropriate use and takes steps to keep misuse to a minimum
- Immediately investigates and resolves any accident, incident, lost articles, property loss, drug diversion, abuse / neglect and / or unusual occurrence(s) and initiates reports to the ADCO as necessary
Duties / Responsibilities :
Responsible for overall day to day clinical management of the LTC division branch ensuring supervision, competency, evaluation and planning for the clinical staffEnsures oversight clinically of : making patient and personnel assignments, coordinating patient care, ensuring Patient's Rights are adhered to, coordinating referrals, assuring that patient needs are continually assessed, and assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized care plan(s)Understands and adheres to all applicable regulations, accrediting standards, and federal, state, and local laws and established Agency policies and proceduresAvailable at all times during operating hours and participates in all activities relevant to the professional services furnished, including the development of qualifications and the assignment of personnelAble to supervise, guide and develop patient care, personnel requirements, competency skillsConsults with the ADCO to determine a staffing pattern which will accomplish stated objectives and promote a maximum level of utilization of patient care staff while promoting a viable financial environmentEnsures that when applicable disciplinary action is necessary it is instituted, interpreted and documented. Responsible for all follow-up action on disciplinary action(s)Communicates effectively with the Human Resources (HR) departmentResponsible for the timely and complete orientation of new patient care personnelSupports policies / procedures and uses appropriate channels for changes of such policies, if applicableResponsible for the coordination of interdisciplinary team services and the documentation of care coordinationEnsures that all case conferencing efforts for patients are coordinated on a schedule addressing high volume, high risk and problem prone casesMeets corporate goals for clinical metricsEnsures completion of accurate and timely documentation and staff knowledge / completion of best practices according to Agency policyUnderstands professional boundaries and ensures that clinical staff is trained in professional boundariesEnsures that coordination of care and documentation occurs between staff and patient / family / caregiver / assigned representative and facility and other outside agenciesEnsures that the following information / instruction is given in writing to the patient / caregiver / representative : visit schedule with frequency of visits, complete Medication Profile, any treatments to be administered by agency staff (POC), any other pertinent instruction related to the patient's care needs, and name and contact information of the agency's Clinical ManagerResponsible for the organization of patient care services to delineate and delegate functional responsibility, lines of relationship and communication to provide safe and therapeutically effective serviceResponsible for the coordination of Agency's services with the services of other community agencies and documentation of that coordinationObserves confidentiality and safeguards all patient related informationAccepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality; fulfills job related requirements without regard to time involvedServes as a resource person to clinical staffDevelops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians and referral sourcesInvestigates, resolves and reports any problem relating to patient care and / or employee well- beingAttends pertinent continuing education programs as assigned by ADCO and shares information with staffResponsible for the LTC branch ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Responsible for the identification of goals related to patient outcomes and coordinating, participating, and reporting of activities and outcomes results. Understands / ensures that all QAPI meetings and reports are collated and presentedUnderstands the EMS Plan and assists the Director of Operations in activating and documenting the planFunctions as LTC branch infection control managerResponsible for the review of patient medical records for compliance with federal, state and local laws, accrediting organization standards (if applicable), and Agency policies and guidelinesAssists Clinical Supervisor (CS) in conducting patient care conferences, staff meetings and ensures documentationEnsures that all necessary supplies and equipment are availableUses statistical data to determine quality and quantity / utilization of servicesParticipates in personal professional growth and developmentUnderstands and promotes the goals of the Compliance PlanEnsures Agency personnel have current clinical information and current practicesMust be able to perform nursing functions in times of staff shortageAvailable / assists with staffing visit assignments and on-callParticipates in other administrative functions as assignedOther duties as assignedRequired Skills / Abilities / Knowledge :
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of AgencyAbility to learn, absorb and apply professional trainingAbility to organize work procedures, assume responsibility and effectively supervise othersDemonstrates excellent problem-solving techniques and abilitiesDemonstrates effective knowledge of the federal and state regulations governing home health agencies and the ability to ensure compliance with themAble to effectively deal with changeExcellent computer skills requiredAbility to exercise initiative and independent judgmentAbility to work with varied individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to perform / achieve a common goalEducation / Experience / Licenses / Certifications :
Unencumbered professional registered nurse license in the state(s) in which practicing; Undergraduate degree (preferred)Three years home health nursing experience (preferred)At least two years healthcare experience in the field of supervision including one-year supervisory experience in home care or a closely related service (preferred)Benefits Perks of Joining the Team Select Family
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off and Paid Sick Time401(k)Referral ProgramPay Range : $90,000 - $120,000 / salary with bonus
Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
