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Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Team Select Home Care • Houston, TX, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Nursing

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a clinical manager who assists the Area Director of Clinical Operations (ADCO) and is responsible for the supervision of all patient care services and clinical personnel in an assigned location / branch of the Long Term Care (LTC) Division. The DON strives to provide the highest quality of patient care and oversight while achieving excellent outcomes in a patient-centered environment. In this role, you will report to the Area Director of Clinical Operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for hiring, evaluating and terminating clinical personnel
  • Monitors equipment for appropriate use and takes steps to keep misuse to a minimum
  • Immediately investigates and resolves any accident, incident, lost articles, property loss, drug diversion, abuse / neglect and / or unusual occurrence(s) and initiates reports to the ADCO as necessary

Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for overall day to day clinical management of the LTC division branch ensuring supervision, competency, evaluation and planning for the clinical staff
  • Ensures oversight clinically of : making patient and personnel assignments, coordinating patient care, ensuring Patient's Rights are adhered to, coordinating referrals, assuring that patient needs are continually assessed, and assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized care plan(s)
  • Understands and adheres to all applicable regulations, accrediting standards, and federal, state, and local laws and established Agency policies and procedures
  • Available at all times during operating hours and participates in all activities relevant to the professional services furnished, including the development of qualifications and the assignment of personnel
  • Able to supervise, guide and develop patient care, personnel requirements, competency skills
  • Consults with the ADCO to determine a staffing pattern which will accomplish stated objectives and promote a maximum level of utilization of patient care staff while promoting a viable financial environment
  • Ensures that when applicable disciplinary action is necessary it is instituted, interpreted and documented. Responsible for all follow-up action on disciplinary action(s)
  • Communicates effectively with the Human Resources (HR) department
  • Responsible for the timely and complete orientation of new patient care personnel
  • Supports policies / procedures and uses appropriate channels for changes of such policies, if applicable
  • Responsible for the coordination of interdisciplinary team services and the documentation of care coordination
  • Ensures that all case conferencing efforts for patients are coordinated on a schedule addressing high volume, high risk and problem prone cases
  • Meets corporate goals for clinical metrics
  • Ensures completion of accurate and timely documentation and staff knowledge / completion of best practices according to Agency policy
  • Understands professional boundaries and ensures that clinical staff is trained in professional boundaries
  • Ensures that coordination of care and documentation occurs between staff and patient / family / caregiver / assigned representative and facility and other outside agencies
  • Ensures that the following information / instruction is given in writing to the patient / caregiver / representative : visit schedule with frequency of visits, complete Medication Profile, any treatments to be administered by agency staff (POC), any other pertinent instruction related to the patient's care needs, and name and contact information of the agency's Clinical Manager
  • Responsible for the organization of patient care services to delineate and delegate functional responsibility, lines of relationship and communication to provide safe and therapeutically effective service
  • Responsible for the coordination of Agency's services with the services of other community agencies and documentation of that coordination
  • Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information
  • Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality; fulfills job related requirements without regard to time involved
  • Serves as a resource person to clinical staff
  • Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians and referral sources
  • Investigates, resolves and reports any problem relating to patient care and / or employee well-being
  • Attends pertinent continuing education programs as assigned by ADCO and shares information with staff
  • Responsible for the LTC branch ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Responsible for the identification of goals related to patient outcomes and coordinating, participating, and reporting of activities and outcomes results. Understands / ensures that all QAPI meetings and reports are collated and presented
  • Understands the EMS Plan and assists the Director of Operations in activating and documenting the plan
  • Functions as LTC branch infection control manager
  • Responsible for the review of patient medical records for compliance with federal, state and local laws, accrediting organization standards (if applicable), and Agency policies and guidelines
  • Assists Clinical Supervisor (CS) in conducting patient care conferences, staff meetings and ensures documentation
  • Ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are available
  • Uses statistical data to determine quality and quantity / utilization of services
  • Participates in personal professional growth and development
  • Understands and promotes the goals of the Compliance Plan
  • Ensures Agency personnel have current clinical information and current practices
  • Must be able to perform nursing functions in times of staff shortage
  • Available / assists with staffing visit assignments and on-call
  • Participates in other administrative functions as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Required Skills / Abilities / Knowledge :

  • Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency
  • Ability to learn, absorb and apply professional training
  • Ability to organize work procedures, assume responsibility and effectively supervise others
  • Demonstrates excellent problem-solving techniques and abilities
  • Demonstrates effective knowledge of the federal and state regulations governing home health agencies and the ability to ensure compliance with them
  • Able to effectively deal with change
  • Excellent computer skills required
  • Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
  • Ability to work with varied individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to perform / achieve a common goal
  • Education / Experience / Licenses / Certifications :

  • Unencumbered professional registered nurse license in the state(s) in which practicing; Undergraduate degree (preferred)
  • Three years home health nursing experience (preferred)
  • At least two years healthcare experience in the field of supervision including one-year supervisory experience in home care or a closely related service (preferred)
  • Physical Requirements :

    You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. However, you should disclose any physical or mental impairment for which special arrangements or accommodations are needed to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job. Your description of any impairment and suggestions for reasonable accommodations will be considered in providing reasonable accommodations. The duties and responsibilities herein describe the general nature and level of work required. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required to meet requirements for this position.

  • Requires the ability to write, dictate or use a keyboard to communicate directives
  • Utilizes proper body mechanics in various environments
  • Requires the ability to function in multiple environments due to travel requirements
  • FLSA Status : Exempt

    EEO Status : First / Mid-Level Officials and Managers

    Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
  • 401(k)
  • Referral Program
  • Pay Range : $90,000 - $120,000 / salary with bonus

    Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,

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