Director of Nursing

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AGENCY SUPERVISOR

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: ADMINISTRATOR

RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS- HIGH

DUTIES

The entire clinical program shall be under the direction of the agency supervisor. The agency shall organize the personnel and clinical activities of the home health agency so that safe and adequate care will be provided to the patient.

The skilled nursing service of a home health agency shall be under the direction of the agency supervisor.

The Agency Supervisor, in accordance with policies and standards established by the
Governing Body, and under the direct supervision of the Administrator, assists with the planning, coordination, leading, controlling and evaluation of home health services.

The Agency Supervisor 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 Agency Supervisor 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 Agency Supervisor interprets service needs to the Administrator and acts as a client services administrative liaison.

Remains available during all business hours to participate in activities relevant to professional services rendered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises all RNs, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, therapists, social workers and other clinical personnel employed by the agency or with whom the agency contracts for services

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The entire clinical program shall be under the direction of the agency supervisor. The agency shall organize the personnel and clinical activities of the home health agency so that safe and adequate care will be provided to the patient.

Develops standards that ensure safe and effective services to clients and families.
Assures that all staff providing patient care maintain the professional standards of community nursing practice

Maintains and adheres to agency procedure and patient care policy manuals

Participating in establishing service policies and procedures

Participating in selecting and evaluating nursing personnel and other staff providing patient car

Coordinates patient care services

Makes patient and personnel assignments; Keeping and maintaining records of case assignments and case management

Preparing and maintaining the schedule of cases to be brought to the clinical record review committee

Assists in Agency evaluation activities; conducts selective program evaluations to improve deficient services and developing and implementing plans of correction.

Evaluates the program and services

Updates procedures and job descriptions as policies and procedures change.

Coordinates with Administrator planning activities to develop administrative service policies, procedures and practices for the Agency.

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.

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Consults, plans and works with Administrator in service policy formulation and programmatic development and implementation including assessing adequate and appropriate staffing.

Coordinates referrals

Ensures that patient needs are continually assessed

Consults with supervisors and staff, individually or in groups, regarding patients or special programs or service programs.

Directs the implementation of service goals and objectives.

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.

Directs staff in performance of their duties.

Ensures the development, implementation and updates of the individualized plan of care

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.

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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.

Assists in the evaluation of community needs and plans programs and services to meet with identified needs.

Submits formal written proposals to Administrator for all new programs or services (with complete cost/benefit analysis).

Oversees all CQI and utilization review activities.

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.

Evaluates own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth.

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Participates in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops and activities relating to the health professions and health care services, when appropriate.

PROMOTES STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Utilizes capabilities of nursing and home health aide 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.

Assists with interviews and hires select home health care personnel.

JOB CONDITIONS

1. Position is stressful in terms of meeting deadlines.

2. It requires minimal lifting of office records and printouts.

3. It is primarily a desk job which essentially involves sitting, standing stooping and walking, as well as an inordinate amount of telephone communication.

4. Travel is required, by car or airplane to local, out-of-town or state seminars, conferences or meetings.

5. Must be able to read 12 point and larger type.

6. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing is required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

The job requires the ability to utilize a PC, calculator, multi-line telephone, and other related office equipment.

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COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all client medical records and client financial accounts, personnel records and company financial records, which may be discussed with all management staff.

No one person may hold the positions of both home health agency administrator and agency supervisor.

If the licensed home health agency is also licensed as a home nursing agency, the agency supervisor may supervise the provision of skilled nursing services in the home nursing agency only if there are equally qualified individuals available in each licensed component of the organization to act in his or her absence.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois, who is a BSN (from a program approved by the National League for Nursing) and has at least one year of nursing experience.

2. If the RN does not have a BSN, they must have three years of nursing experience that meets the following requirements:: a. At least two years of the nursing experience must have been in a home health agency, a community health program that included care of the sick; or a generalized family-centered nursing program in a community health agency and, b. At least two years of the three years nursing experience must have been obtained within five years prior to current employment with the home health agency.

3. Must have a criminal check.

4. Must have a current CPR certification.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

EMPLOYEE NAME:

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EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: DATE:

Purpose Home Healthcare LLC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

Salary : $89,000 - $100,000