Director of Nursing Services

Company Description

Expedient Home Health which has been in business in the DFW Metroplex area since 2003 understands that choosing a career in healthcare is often personal. Whether it is because of your love of people and your desire to make a difference in the lives of others, or your need to become part of a team, we understand the passion and dedication it takes to be that special someone. It's these qualities that make our people our greatest asset. And in turn, we believe in developing the best through appreciation and encouragement.

Expedient Home Health is a dedicated group of health care professionals committed to improving the lives of our patients. We do this through teamwork and by providing quality care in nursing and therapy services to enable patients to stay in their homes, offering them a level of independence they may not otherwise have.

Expedient sets itself apart in the home health industry in many ways. Three key components are therapy services, continuing education and compliance. We offer a full range of nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy using evidence-based pathways to ensure the most appropriate care is delivered. We believe that we have a responsibility as an agency to help our staff remain on the forefront of care techniques and cutting edge technology. Expedient also strives to stay ahead of compliance changes. We are CMS Medicare ready and have staff dedicated to managing change to keep up with regulations.

Job Description

• Coordinates clinical departments and branches; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and federal regulations (Conditions of Participation)
• Understand current Home Health Condition of Participation and develop and implement clinical changes on agency delivery of care model
• Able to perform OASIS assessments and regular home visits as needed
• Provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with Plan of Care and assessment and reassessment of patients' needs and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel
• Direct and evaluate efficiency and professional practice of nursing, intake and HHA staff
• Monitors QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payors, through educations, coaching, and other assistance as necessary
• Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
• Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease and ensure adequate orientation and staff development needs are met through collaboration with the Education Department
• Work with and ensure support of the Sales and Marketing Staff to progress the company in the community, build census and grow the company in line with our Mission Statement
• Review and analyze department activities and provide data to aid in planning risk management and improve services
• Work with HR to recruit/hire and orientate qualified personnel and resolve employee issues
• Assume leadership of case management team
• Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability
• Maintain awareness of advances in nursing, government regulations including the development, revision and implementation department policies and procedures as required
• Monitor the use of diagnostic services and marketing efforts to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment and services
• Coordinate with other department directors in developing, enhancing and maintaining computerized record management systems to store/ process data such as personnel activities, information and produce reports as appropriate
• Implement departmental objectives and evaluative or operational criteria
• Prepare staff activity reports to inform management of issues

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing school
• Valid RN license for the State of Texas
• BSN preferred
• 5+ years of progressive nursing staff management
• 2+ years nursing experience in the home health industry
• Knowledge and experience of relevant software
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English language skills

Additional Information

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with people from a wide range of backgrounds, ages and temperament.
• Ability to use discretion concerning sensitive information and adhere to HIPAA.
• Ability to work on own initiative within clearly defined parameters.
• Ability to carry out designated tasks including reporting outcome of actions taken.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable presenting in front of professional groups

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.