Director of Nursing

DON - Director of Nursing, Home Health - full-time needed!

Nightingale Home Healthcare was established 26 years ago with one purpose – to put our patients first. Nightingale 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.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the organization, coordination, supervision, and direction of the agency’s clinical services department which includes all skilled clinical staff, non-skilled staff and all contract staff providing direct services to our patients.

Duties Include:

• 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 in CT.
• 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 driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile.
• Ability to work 8 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday at our office in Stamford, CT.