RN / Director of Nursing / Florida / Permanent / DON Job

Director of Nursing

Job Description:

• Perform various supervisory activities for Home Health Aides and Nurses
• Maintain client records and employee competency records
• Ensure compliance with company policy, Joint Commission Regulations, and all federal, state, and local regulating bodies
• Supervise all activities and staff related to nursing and caregiving
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, orienting, and ongoing in-service education of nursing and caregiver staff
• Remain informed and updated on home health regulations and standards
• Review every referral and assign to the appropriate nurse
• Ensure high-risk data is communicated to nursing staff prior to the start of care
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete within each client's chart
• Review and ensure client satisfaction in regards to RightPulse surveys
• Manage and enforce completion of annual compliance training
• Develop, implement, review, and revise policies and procedures to guide care delivery
• Develop and maintain nursing policies and procedures for nursing staff
• Schedule and supervise all nursing functions while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations
• Coordinate all client services by reviewing plans of care and treatments, clinical and progress notes, and frequency of care
• Communicate with physician's offices, discharge planners, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and families regarding client care and status
• Orient newly hired nursing staff and home health aides
• Assist in training and develop in-service and continuing education programs
• Audit charts regularly to assure proper maintenance of clinical records
• Monitor job performance through clinical performance evaluations and in-home supervisory visits
• Maintain key referral source relationships
• Work with the owner to meet or exceed sales goals via excellent relationships and contracts
• Perform other tasks and assignments as directed by management

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN)
• Registered nurse licensure in the State of Florida
• Two years of work experience in Home Health Care
• Ability to make recommendations to address and resolve issues
• Ability to make presentations to internal and external staff
• Ability to effectively deal with diverse groups and individuals and maintain working relationships
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities
• Proficiency in preparing and proofreading correspondence and forms
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, and fax machines
• Knowledge of modern office practices and skill in records administration and maintenance
• Skill in developing office policies and procedures

Working Environment:

This is a full-time position that works primarily out of the local office. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekends as requested by supervisor.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $90,000 to $95,000 per year
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• Paid company holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)