Director of Nursing

Office Location in Gonzales, LA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning, coordinating, managing and directing all activities and programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Planning, directing and evaluating operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services.
• Complying with applicable law and regulation.
• Assuring that all business conduct is above minimum standards required by law and will not condone any activities that achieve results through violation of the law, unethical business or patient care practices.
• Fiscal planning, budgeting, and management of operations in accordance with fiscal parameters.
• Implementing governing body directives and ensuring that appropriate service policies are developed and implemented.
• Recruiting, employing and retaining qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Establishing and maintaining effective channels of communication.
• Ensuring program personnel have current clinical information and current practices ensuring that a clinical manager is available during all operating hours.
• Directing and monitoring organizational performance improvement activities in conjunction with QAPI personnel.
• Ensuring staff development including orientation, inservice education, continuing education, and evaluation of staff.
• Assuring that skilled nursing and other therapeutic services furnished are under the supervision and direction of a physician or registered nurse.
• Assuring appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours.
• Assuring the development and qualifications for professional services and the assignment of personnel.
• Ensuring the accuracy of public information materials and activities.
• Appointing a similarly qualified alternate to be available at all times during operating hours in the absence of the Administrator.
• Informing the governing body, and staff of current organizational, community, and industry trends.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Is a licensed physician, a registered nurse or holds an undergraduate degree. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Master’s Degree in health care or related field is preferred.
• At least three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse and Atleast (1) year in Home Health.
• Demonstrated an ability to supervise and direct personnel and administrative personnel .
• Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with the community.
• Knowledge of corporate business management.
• Demonstrates good communications and public relations skills.

Other Requirements

Travel among office locations as requested.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Registered Nurse: 3 years (Required)
• Home health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road