Director of Nursing

About Family First

Family First Homecare provides exceptional homecare services to children with life-long health conditions. We live by our values of telling the truth, owning the details, and raising the bar, working hard to make your job an experience that you enjoy every day. Family First gives you the support you need to do your best work and provide exceptional one-on-one care to your patients in the comfort of their homes. Join us become a part of our family and the families you care for.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with the Director of Operations (DOO) in identifying, interviewing, and onboarding of Clinical Managers (CM) and Care Givers

• The Director of Nursing may be required to serve in the absence of a Director of Nursing over another branch either in person or via telecommunications device when needed.

• Provides leadership, training, guidance, and mentoring to the CM's

• Collaborates with the Family First leadership teams and the compliance committee in identifying, developing, and the delivery of consistent clinical information

• Ensures that the competency program is followed and provides educational support for the clinicians as needed for skills development

• Promotes employee engagement and retention

• Participates in the development and review of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all State, Federal, and Accreditation standards

• Oversees the quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) program for each assigned agency

• Identifies clinical and quality metrics trends and ensures that appropriate corrective action is implemented.

• Responsible for the coordination and oversight of all plans of correction and quality initiatives

• Partners with the Director of Operations (DOO) to lead cohesive teams toward common goals

• Assists management with the development and implementation of new products and services

• Maintains professional, supportive, and responsive interpersonal communication skills

• May be required to support mergers, acquisitions and integration projects.

• Performs other duties as assigned

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• RN Nursing Degree. Unencumbered RN License in the state of employment or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact where recognized.

• Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of supervision as an RN

• Working knowledge of home care regulatory and federal requirements

• Proven customer service skills, sound independent judgment, initiative and solid organization and time management skills required

• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite

• Valid driver license with proof of insurance.

• Ability to travel to Family First office locations and patient homes throughout designated area

• Clear background screening.

• Must provide valid and current CPR card/certificate that includes in person instructor led hands-on skills check.

• Clear Hep B Screening and Clear TB Screening

STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Florida: N/A

Illinois: Required: 1 year of pediatric experience

Pennsylvania:

• Additional Background Screening: Child Abuse, and FBI check.

• Must complete TB screening with 2 step PPD, or 1 step PPD with proof of 2 step PPD administration within the last year.

Texas: N/A

PREFERRED

• Forward thinker with the ability to be creative and "think outside the box"

• Excellent organization, problem-solving, decision-making, presentation, and communication skills

• Possess outstanding leadership, teaching, and training skills

WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE

• Position is stressful in terms of meeting deadlines.

• It is primarily a desk job which essentially involves sitting, standing, stooping, and walking, as well as an inordinate amount of telephone communication.

• It requires minimal lifting of office records and printouts.

• Travel may be required by car or airplane to local, out-of-town, or state seminars, conferences, meetings or other branch office locations.

• Must ability to read 12 point and larger type, communicate clearly and be able to hear adequately on the telephone with no more than an amplifier.

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Family First HomeCare, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Family First HomeCare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.