Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs in Duluth, MN

Job description

Senior Friend Home Care is a family-owned Medicare certified Home Health Agency providing home health, nursing services, and customized living options to help people live longer in their own homes. The agency has been around since 1986 providing trusted service to northern Minnesota counties and metro area.

We are seeking an efficiency-driven, results-oriented Director of Nursing who is looking for a rewarding career with significant bonus opportunities. A significant part of compensation is flexible and will depend on the ability to increase the VA and Medicare census.

The ideal Director of Nursing (DON) should be a leader, problem solver, efficient, organized, and an all-around people-person with a positive approach to overseeing the nursing clinical care staff and drive strategic growth plan of our company.

If you think you are the right person, please apply here on indeed and we will be in contact.

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Overseeing of the Nursing Department and supervise all nursing staff
• Updating Policy and Procedure and Implementing new procedures and training Nurses on policies
• Instructs nursing staff on state regulation, policies, and procedures
• Train and orient new nurses
• Competency train HHA’s and PCA's
• Efficiently manage daily operation, nurse hours, admin time and expenses
• Oversee the client processes: Selection, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care based upon regulations and established clinical best practices
• Start of care process
• Participates during the survey process with MDH both clinical and administrative department
• Planning services provided to client and supervising their care
• Ensuring the efficiency and capacity of the nursing department to ensure quality of care
• Driving Medicare and VA reimbursement
• Coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and strategic long-term objectives of the company
• Maintain high standards of care for all clients
• Manage clients data and medical records as confidential records
• Communicating with doctors, case managers, clients, family members about client plan of care
• Ensuring quality of staff and motivating them to provide excellent quality of services
• Monitors and maintains clients charts and progress notes.
• Participate in client care processes as needed
• Prepare progress notes and summaries of care
• Supervises, educates, and coaches other nursing personnel/care-giving staff
• Assist with staffing issues/requirements for nursing department
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current licensure in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in MN
• 1 – 3 years of clinical and leadership experience in nursing with one year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic, or health facility, preferred
• US Work Authorization
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass the MN DHS Background Study check
• Reliable transportation / Auto Insurance
• Knowledge of federal and state survey process
• Wound Care Certification (preferred, but not required)
• Commitment to team-oriented outcomes and quality care; and
• Demonstrated competencies in health care management and operations, quality management, staff development, clients, and family support systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with the disable population
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality.
• Treat clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Ability to travel between Houses and counties
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent Interpersonal, multitasking, and organizational skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices, methods, and tools
• Strong teamwork mentality
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently
• Positive and optimistic attitude
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks/project
• Intermediate computer skills
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat & email applications such as Outlook
• Fast-learner with strong attention to detail
• Multi-task orientated
• Knowledge in medical electronic Health Records.

Schedule:

• Full Time Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute to all Locations as needed:

• Cloquet/Duluth
• Twin Cities (occasional visits)

License/Certification:

• Registered Nurse
• CPR

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Multi-Step Training and Orientation
• Free Continuing Education
• Opportunities
• Bonuses
• Promotions
• Holiday Pay
• (Paid Time Off)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Disability
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Home Health and Home Care
• Medicare reimbursement

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Home Health and Home Care

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Duluth/Cloquet and occasional visits to twin cities area: Reliably commute and planning required

License/Certification:

• RN (required)

Work Location: In person

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Cloquet, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person