Director of Nurses - Hospice and Home Health

Director of Nurses for Hospice and Home health.

URGENT NEED: Home Health and Hospice Director of Nursing / Clinical Supervisor.

Katy, Texas - Full-time.

About The Job

Compensation and Benefits:

• $85,000-95,000 with signing bonus at 6 months.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Dental, vision, disability, life, paid vacation, PTO, gas allowances.
• BONUS incentives for growth and deficiency-free surveys.
• Access to a company vehicle for patient visits if needed.
  
  

Job Summary

We are seeking a serious, compassionate, experienced, dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our home health and hospice agency as the Director of Nurses. This position will require both field and office duties, with a focus on providing exceptional patient care, ensuring high standards of documentation, and leading a diverse team. The ideal candidate will be solution-driven, bilingual (preferred), and able to work effectively with different cultures, ages, and ethnic groups in a professional and inclusive manner. The role demands strong organizational skills, a high level of documentation, and a willingness to teach and mentor staff.

This position is for both hospice and home health. Experience in both is required to be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage the nursing team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensure the clinical staff is educated, and the development of such is ongoing.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure an organized approach to daily tasks.
• Willing to Learn new things and play a key role in the growth of the company.
• Develop relationships in the clinical community and act as a source of education for non-clinicians for any marketing endeavors.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance of clinical notes and processes.
• Participate with local and federal agencies to ensure successful surveys.
• Encourage growth physically and intellectually.
• Work closely with management in the hiring of talented staff to ensure the company vision and goals are met.
  
  

Patient Care

• Oversee and coordinate patient care plans, ensuring they meet the needs of each patient.
• Conduct field visits to assess patient conditions and provide direct care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care is delivered as a part of the everyday culture.
  
  

Documentation And Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and medical records.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Conduct regular audits of patient charts and documentation to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations and policies.
  
  

Quality Assurance

• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to improve patient outcomes.
• Identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address them.
• Participate in QA meetings and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
  
  

Education And Training

• Provide education and training to nursing staff on best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Mentor and support new staff members, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development among the nursing team.
  
  

Cultural Competence

• We are a small agency specifically geared towards excellence in hospice for adults and children, this applicant should be open to spearheading the agency to be a community leader in this endeavor.
• Work effectively with diverse age groups, cultures, and ethnic groups, demonstrating respect and understanding.
• Promote an inclusive environment that values diversity and addresses the needs of all patients.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Experience in both home health and hospice is required.
• Current and valid RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Working knowledge of Kinnser.
• Experience working with or willingness to work with children to bring peace to hurting families..
• Bilingual (preferred)- Stipend pay for Spanish speaker.
• Able to audit and correct simple errors in clinical charts by communicating and teaching documentation to fellow clinicians within three days of the note's submission.
• Thorough understanding of leading an IDT meeting while charting in Kinnser.
• Able to rally participation in IDT meetings.
• Effectively organize and lead a clinical staff in the field.
• Effectively organize and lead patient coordination in the office for the benefit of authorizations and scheduling.
• Able to audit agency processes and create QAPI reports quarterly.
• Experience transmitting HIS and Oasis.
• Effectively maintain 5-star level performance measures using state and CMS standards.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of current Medicare guidelines and able to ensure compliance of clinicians through education.
• Open to working with families with children and the ability to get these families clinical care either through personal care or human resource contacts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Kind and caring in nature but with the ability to lead by example.
• Proficient using Kinnser.
• Willingness to learn and apply new processes and practices to enhance the company’s objective to service the community through all ages and stages.
• Ability to be the clinical face of A Hug Away Healthcare and lead us into a bright future caring for families with home health and hospice needs.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to report to work on time with zero to few absences.
• Flexible and patient with team members and patients.
• Willingness to aid in projects that will enhance the growth of the company.
• Attendance at marketing events when possible.
  
  

About A Hug Away

A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. is not just a brick-and-mortar company; we are one of the best Female Owned healthcare agencies in Katy and Houston (Texas), with a comprehensive team of professional experts with over 35 years of experience. Choosing a dependable, cost-effective, and well-qualified home health, hospice, medical supply, or health help in Katy and Houston, TX, can be exhausting. That is why we are here. We are a women owned Hospice and Healthcare company that puts its customers first. If you'd like to be part of the team at A Hug Away, apply now! www.ahugaway.com