What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Clinical Services position at Nightingale Home Healthcare Of Connecticut Inc?
Director Of Nursing - Full-time needed!
Nightingale Home Healthcare provides patients with around the clock care and support. We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, 3 weeks of PTO per year, one-on-one patient care, referral bonuses up to $500, and regular evaluations with annual merit increases. Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 401K match after one year of employment.
Starting Salary $130,000 per year
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the organization, coordination, supervision, and direction of the agencys clinical services department which includes all skilled clinical staff, non-skilled staff and all contract staff providing direct services to our patients.
Duties Include:
- Providing direct patient care when needed
- Coordinates the planning and delivery of quality, safe and cost-effective care
- Establishes and supervises a staffing plan that is executed by the appropriate staff
- Participates in hiring process
- Develops an evaluation strategy and plan to ensure quality health care delivery
- Participates in the development and revision of both administrative and clinical policies and procedures that reflect all essential elements to render quality care
- Monitors services and documentation to meet Home Health policies and procedures, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and standards of Home Health Care
- Maintains knowledge of licensure and accreditation requirements
- Establishes methodology and supervises coordination of care by all disciplines
- Provides leadership in promoting and maintaining standards of excellence in the delivery of Home Health Care
- Supervises the quality of care being provided, teaches, and participates in various educational.
Qualifications Include:
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 2 years in a Home Health setting
- Minimum of 1 year as a supervisor in a Home Health
- Minimum of 1 year using OASIS
- Understanding of federal and state regulations on Home Health and Medicare
- Wellsky (Kinnser) experience preferred
- Physical within 6 months prior to first patient contact
- Current TB results (within last 12 months)
- Current CPR Certification
- Valid drivers license and proof of liability insurance on automobile
- Ability to work 8 AM 5 PM Monday Friday at our office in Stamford.
Salary : $130,000