Director of Nursing

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing performs various supervisory activities for Supervision of companion/sitters, scheduling of client care, maintenance of client records, and other office coordination duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures compliance with company policy and all federal, state, and local regulating bodies and conditions of participation
• Supervises all activities and staff related to nursing
• Assists with recruiting, hiring, orienting and ongoing in-service education of all nursing staff
• Remains informed and updated on home health regulations and standards
• Reviews every referral and assign to appropriate nurse. Ensures all relevant high risk data is communicated to nursing staff prior to start of care
• Ensures documentation is accurate and complete within each client's chart
• Reviews and ensures client satisfaction in regards to RightPulse surveys
• Manages and enforces completion of annual compliance training
• Develops, implements, reviews and revises policies and procedures to guide care delivery
• Develops, implements and maintains nursing policies and procedures for nursing staff
• Schedules and supervises all nursing functions while maintaining complete compliance with federal and state regulations
• Coordinates all client services by reviewing plans of treatments, clinical and progress notes, and frequency of care.
• Communicates with physician's offices, discharge planners, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and families regarding the client's care and status
• Orients newly hired nursing staff and assists in training and develops in-service and continuing education programs
• Audits charts on a regular basis to assure proper maintenance of clinical records
• Monitors job performance through clinical performance evaluations and in-home supervisory visits
• Maintains key referral source relationships (primarily nurses)
• Works with owner to meet or exceed sales goals via excellent, key relationships and contracts
• Perform other such tasks and assignments as directed by management/leadership of organization.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other general office and clerical functions.
• Other duties assigned by Director of Operations.

EDUCATION / SKILLS / ABILITIES / AVAILABILITY

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN)
• Registered nurse licensure in the State of GA & SC
• One (1) year 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 to maintain working relationships.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Be proficient in preparing and proof-reading correspondence and forms.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• PAID training and development
• Holidays Paid Off
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Benefits - Including Vision & Dental
• Competitive Pay and Opportunities to Advance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Friendly and Caring Work Environment
• Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions