Director of Nursing at Virtual Company
Miramar, FL 33025
About the Job
Overview:
The Director of Nursing is accountable for planning, developing and supervising the activities of personnel who provide health care and nursing services to the agency’s patients. The Director of Nursing has the responsibility for; selecting field staff, orientating and on boarding staff members, completing employee appraisals and resolving issues involving employee disciplinary action and patient care. The Director of Nursing will oversee the conducting of patient assessments, re-assessments, conduct supervisory visits and development of patients’ plans of care.
Essential duties / responsibilities
- The Director of Nursing (DON), in accordance with policies and standards established by the Board of Directors, and under the direct supervision of the Administrator, assists with the planning, coordination, leading, controlling and evaluation of home health services
- The DON is responsible for coordination and liaison with appropriate parent and affiliate Departments and committees, development of policies and guidelines for and obtaining input from service personnel and providing professional input to related administrative systems.
- The DON directs and supervises professional and auxiliary personnel rendering client care services, performs marketing duties and fosters public relations for the company, consults and plans with health care facilities regarding staffing needs, and communicates the concept of quality client care to the general community.
- The DON interprets service needs to the Administrator and acts as a client services administrative liaison.
- Participates with the Administrator and Executive Director in the formulation of a business plan, i.e., strategic goals, resource allocation plan(s) and a yearly budget
- Consults, plans and works with Administrator in policy formulation and programmatic development and implementation including assessing adequate and appropriate staffing
- Coordinates with Administrator planning activities to develop administrative policies and practices for the Agency
- Consults with supervisors and staff, individually or in groups, regarding patients or families, special programs or service programs
- Evaluates the program, services, and field personnel
- Directs the implementation of service goals and objectives
- Develops standards that ensure safe and effective services to clients and families
- Establishes job functions, qualifications and job descriptions for each service staff (direct and supervisory)
- Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication
- Keeps program personnel up to date with state of the art clinical information and practices staff development including orientation, in-service education and continuing education
- Maintains policy and procedure manuals and updates procedures and job descriptions as policies and procedures change
- Directs staff in performance of their duties
- Oversees the implementation and evaluation of client care services inclusive of regulatory licensure and certification criteria and accreditation standards
- Coordinates with other program areas and senior management as appropriate according to the organizational structure
- Acts as liaison with Staff Development for program areas.
- Assesses appropriate staff supervision during all service hours
- Collaborates in the development of an effective and efficient client care documentation system including statistical compilation and analysis relative to cost and staff service delivery
- Participates in selected orientation programs
- Keeps staff informed of agency developments, needs, etc., and encourages their participation in problem solving at the organization and community levels
- Submits formal written proposals to Administrator for all new programs or services (with complete cost/benefit analysis)
- Oversees all CQI and utilization review activities
- Coordinates with continuous Quality Improvement Committee the timely implementation of corrective action plans and controls
- Participates in selective conferences and workshops to promote knowledge in community health trends, efficiency in job performance and overall professional growth
- Participates with other health, civic, education and professional groups as directed by the Administrator and Executive Director
- Serves on and periodically reviews policies relevant to patient care with the Professional Advisory Committee
- Assists in marketing the Agency and fostering community relations
- Consults with physicians in matters relating to patient care services
- Consults and plans with health care facilities regarding staffing needs
Promotes Staff Development:
- Utilizes capabilities of nursing and paraprofessional personnel in the development of orientation and staff education programs
- Recognizes leadership potential and offering opportunities for leadership training and development
- Encourages and assists personnel to continue self-improvement through formal education, educational meetings and active participation in professional and related organizations
- 4 Assists with interviews and hires select home health care personnel
Education, Experience and Knowledge:
- Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge of the Home Health Services
- Knowledge of computer clinical programs such EHR/EMR system(s)
- RN License – Florida
- 2 years of Home Health Experience
- 2 years of Supervisory experience
- Clinical Acumen
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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