Director of Nursing

We are seeking a Director of Nursing for our Home Health Care Services.

Director of Nursing will supervise the overall clinical operation of hiring, training / developing, and directing staff in the provision of the agency service, chart audits and filling clinical functions in compliance with agency policy and procedure, state regulations, and physician’s orders.

Directs day-to-day office / clinical operations, and all field staff. Highly organized, detail oriented and possess effective communication skills both orally and in writing.

Fair understanding of the issues related to the delivery of home health care services and be able to problem solve. Previous supervisory experience in a home health setting is strongly preferred.

Basic job responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following :

Quality assurance including reviewing charts and notes

Case management

Staff education and in-services, formulates and delivers educational program

Staff preparation for the OASIS

Oasis Knowledge to include hands-on experience with review

Reviewing OASIS for correct billing information

Reconciles census

Monitoring visits with nursing staff two to three visits a week

Manages or resolves escalated and elevated concerns and issues

Manages the quality and timeliness of daily functions through scheduling, monitoring attendance, and supervising assigned staff

Knowledge of leading practice in clinical care and payor requirements

Ensures accuracy of financial reporting and supports clinical billing leadership

Coordinates audit requests from internal and external sources

Self-motivated, proven communication skills, assertive

Background in business planning, and targeted outcomes

Working knowledge of managed care, inpatient, outpatient, and the home health continuum, as well as utilization management and case management

Working knowledge of the concepts associated with Performance Improvement

And performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

BSN with Active RN license in the State of Texas.

MSN / MBA preferred, but not required .)

Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing.

Must have a minimum of five years of nursing experience, with at least 3 years of recent supervisory experience.

Previous Medicare Home Health experience.

Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing Home Health Care.

Must have excellent Organizational leadership, team building and diplomacy skills.

Exceptional communication skills with peers, superiors and subordinates.

Must have a proven track record of leadership and accomplishment in previous employment settings.

Upbeat, positive attitude and the ability to work in fast-paced, sometimes high-stress environment.

Basic computer software skills : Word, Excel, Power Point Internet / Intranet use.

Demonstrated effective working relationship with physicians.

And absolute love of patient care and the desire to be the best!

Personal Development :

Coordinates, monitors and meets agreed upon goals and objectives through establishing individual performance expectations.

Ensures staff performance meets or exceeds expectations by providing regular feedback and conducting annual performance appraisals on a timely basis.

Reviews and monitors team needs for hiring, orientation, training, and retention of a sufficient number of qualified staff.

Identifies skill development needs to manage employee development.Provides feedback to Training department and applies techniques to coach and motivate the performance of the team and individual staff.

Identifies training needs and provides staff training, including cross-training opportunities.

Customer Service :

Monitors and manages the process of providing exceptional service by understanding customer needs and responding to specific and general inquiries received from internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental & Vision and Prescription
• Paid Vacation / Holiday / Sick Time
• 1-3 days bereavement leave for immediate family
• Long / Short Term Disability plans
• Promotions & Annual merit increases depending on performance
30+ days ago