Benefits:

Competitive salary

Gardens Home Health is offering a full-time Director of Nursing (DON), or Director of Clinical Services (DPCS), which oversees the nursing staff and overall nursing operations of our home health care agency. At Gardens Home Health, our priority is maintaining high standards of care for all patients. The ideal candidate is someone who is compassionate, kind, enjoys working with all types of people and, is willing to go above and beyond. Their duties include evaluating and directing all nursing employees, establishing goals for the nursing department, and creating and enforcing compliant healthcare policies. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as our Director of Nursing, we encourage you to apply.

Full job description

POSITION TITLE: Director Of Nursing / DPCS / DON

DEPARTMENT: Nursing Services

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for planning, organization and administration of nursing services to include staffing, training and development, communications and documentation to maintain quality patient care standards and advise medical staff, and the administrator in matters related to nursing services.

REQUIREMENTS :

Registered Nurse with two years of experience within the last five years in home health, primary care clinic or health facility. At least one year of which in a supervisor position- preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain a quality stable staff to meet the level of acuity of the home health care census.

2. Insure that the nursing staff receives sufficient in-service education, training and development to meet their needs for self development and maintain current certifications.

3. • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.

• Ensure compliance with Medicare regulations and standards of practice within the agency.

4. Provide support as well as supervise nursing activities, verifying that medications are given as ordered and appropriate documentation is maintained to meet physician needs and regulatory requirements.

5. Maintain quality care standards insurance that admissions and transfers are appropriate considering the patients level of acuity, the health care capacity and staff, and whether the patient has proper consent.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Proven experience in nursing administration, preferably in home care, nursing home, and hospice setting.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams effectively.
• Proficient in developing systems that improve patient care delivery and outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions based on patient needs.

Pay Frequency:

Twice monthly

Job Type: Full-time

License/Certification:

RN (Required)

Work Location: In person