DIRECTOR OF NURSING

HR Consulting Solutions is a national executive search firm that has been retained by CNS Cares to conduct a search for a Director of Nursing for their Paducah, KY location. Since 2006, CNS Cares has built a team of compassionate nurses and staff members who provide the best in-home care to their patients. The mission of CNS Cares is to serve former energy workers with the highest quality home health care. The growing organization is currently in need of a full time Director of Nursing to join their team at their brand new location in Paducah, KY. To learn more about CNS Cares, you may visit their website at https://cnscares.com/

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the oversight of State clinical compliance. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring CNS’s Home Health Agency (“HHA”) licensure remains in good status in the state.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

CNS Cares has an excellent reputation and is proud to offer a positive, healthy, and fun working environment for its associates. For this position, they proudly offer:

• Competitive compensation (starting pay will range anywhere from $110k - $140k depending upon education and experience)
• $5,000 Signing Bonus
• $5,000 Retention Bonus
• Annual Performance Bonus (At least 10%)
• Company provided cell phone
• Access to a company vehicle as needed
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Supplemental Insurance Options Available
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requires minimal direct supervision.
• Ensure all assigned nurses work no more than 60 (sixty) hours per week.
• Implements quality improvement changes for the improvement of patient care.
• Oversees state licensure and compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations.
• Sets the tone for professional and ethical practices of all home care personnel.
• Delegates tasks effectively working with and through others as needed.
• Ensures all State supervisory personnel are hired and properly educated thereafter to a very high standard of expectation.
• Collaborates with the Quality Assurance Program RN to verify that State patient record(s) are completed correctly and adequately to meet regulatory, corporate, and payer standards and Lead or Co-Lead the State Quality Assurance Committee.
• Assists with quality initiatives such as Infection Control, Performance Improvement, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Be the home care clinical point person for all regulatory surveys and preparation, including, serving as the resource for the State Administrator for regulatory surveys and preparation.
• Serves as a resource to the Executive team for clinical input/feedback for company decisions.
• Serves as a clinical resource for State Administrator.
• Participates in public relations and community activities that promote CNS’s role as an effective provider of in- home care in the DOL OWCP’s programs in the region.
• Demonstrates competence in home care evaluation and appropriate home care interventions.
• Ensures complete documentation in cases of separation of employment and the reason(s) underlying each separation.
• Adheres to the corporate policy relative to reporting of on-the-job injury for workers compensation claims.
• Provides direct patient care as described in state regulations for RN, in all cases involving nursing services, including initial evaluation visits as applicable and re-evaluation of the patient’s needs on a regular basis, provides nursing services, treatments, diagnostic procedures requiring specialized skills and assumes full responsibility for each assigned patient.
• Assists in the implementation of changes in the Plan of Care for the improvement of client care.
• Promotes and maintains client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures.
• Coordinates services for patients, as needed, to other agencies and health care providers as appropriate.
• Review and audit admission paperwork
• Will perform chart audits as assigned
• Reviewing and monitoring infections and other incidents and ensures follow up is completed
• Completes chart reviews as assigned
• Ensures that skills checklist and competencies will be completed for all staff upon hire and annually
• Maintains an overall clinical compliance percentage of 95% or above
• Maintains an overall utilization of patient care hours of 95% or above
• Other duties as assigned and/or as listed in State Regulations.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING

• Two (2) years of Home Health or Hospice experience
• Two (2) years of Nurse Management, or supervisory experience
• Five (5) years of Registered Nursing (RN) experience
• Advanced Nursing Degree: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctorate in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing in Kentucky

MINIMUM LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Valid and active CPR Certification
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check including driving record (MVR)

HR Consulting Solutions and its clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing everyone with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• An advanced nursing degree is required for this position. Do you have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
• Do you have a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky?
• Do you have a current CPR certification?
• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Do you have prior work experience in a home health setting?
• Do you have prior work experience in a hospice setting?
• The starting compensation for this position will hover somewhere around the $140k mark PLUS a $5,000 signing bonus, a $5,000 retention bonus, and an annual 10% performance-based bonus. In addition to that, full medical benefits and retirement with company matching is also provided. Does this meet your comp & benefits needs?
• This position is located in Paducah, KY. Do you live close enough to commute to Paducah or would you have to relocate for this job opportunity (relocation assistance can be provided if needed).
• Thank you for taking the time to answer our pre-screening questions. Please tell us a little about YOU!

Work Location: In person