What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Home Caregivers Partnership LLC?
ABOUT US
Canyon Home Care & Hospice
Improving Patient Outcomes through Personalized Care
Our mission is to deliver the best home-based care for our patients; whether it is recovery and rehabilitation after an operation or injury, care focused on chronic disease empowerment, palliative care for those with a terminal illness, hospice care at the end of life or pediatric care for the medically dependent.
With CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) Star Ratings of 4.5 out of 5, we provide trusted exceptional and comprehensive healthcare in the home. Our extensive disease management and rehabilitation programs differentiate us from other providers. We specialize in exemplary care by providing services built on the following:
- Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach
- Best Practice Care Planning and Coordination
- Exemplary Education and Support
- 24/7 Clinical Support and Supervision
- Highest Quality Standards of Care
- Emphasis on Continuing Education and Training
- Family Centered Approach
With more than a decade of service and commitment to the community, Canyon Home Care & Hospice is the right choice for care in the home. We promise to treat loved ones as if they are members of our own family - because they are!
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Director of Nursing to join our Home Care and Hospice team. Our nursing team embraces an upbeat attitude and a constant drive to learn and grow. We require our nurses to consistently relate positively with patients and their families. We work together to provide the best possible service and pride ourselves on quality patient care.
The Director of Nursing supervises the activities of the clinical staff; plans and evaluates professional health services with the agency; confers with other administrative staff to assure that services are provided at the highest possible quality level and is consistent with professional standards and goals. The Director Nursing is qualified to act in the absence of the Administrator.
Typical job duties and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing include:
- Plan, direct and participate in the delivery of professional services
- Establish and implement priority timelines for services
- Develop, recommend, implement, evaluate and interpret policies and procedures relevant to provision of health services and monitor compliance of the same
- May be required to work after normal business hours to accommodate client needs and new referrals
- May require on call rotation to cover weekend services
- Ensure agency growth by providing excellent patient service, strengthening clinical teams and supporting health care needs in the local community
Previous Home Care and/or Hospice experience is preferred, but not necessary. Reliable transportation is required.
We offer flexible scheduling and a generous Paid Time Off plan for our full time employees. We also offer highly competitive compensation rates plus health, dental and vision insurance. Compensation will be based on level of experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Candidate must be a current licensed Registered Nurse.
Candidate must have 1-3 years supervisory or administrative experience in a community health agency or related experience.
Candidate must have experience with and knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs and state regulations.
Candidate must have experience with and knowledge of Quality Assurance techniques.
Candidate must aspire to provide the highest quality patient care.
Candidate must be self-motivated, capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
Candidate must possess leadership qualities and be able to supervise team members effectively.
Candidate must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes.
Candidate must have strong oral and written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Candidate must communicate well with doctors, nurses and other healthcare personnel and agencies.
Candidate must be detail and goal-oriented individuals.
Candidate must be able to evaluate the mental, emotional and physical status of patients.
Candidate must possess a basic understanding of technology including the operation of tablets and computer applications.
Candidate must understand federal, state and local healthcare standards and regulations.
Candidate must have their own reliable transportation and be able to provide proof of automobile insurance.
Candidate must be able to successfully pass a background check.
