Vice President of Nursing

Job Description

Deliberate Community Care of Florida

A subsidiary of

Deliberate Holding Group

JANUARY 2022

DIRECTOR OF NURSING (SUPERVISING NURSE)

The Director of Nursing, Supervising Nurse, hereafter “the Director of Nursing” or “DON,” is a Registered Professional Nurse who is responsible for organizing and directing the Agency's service program. He/she functions under the direction of the Lead Administrator.

Qualifications

· Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Florida;

· Three (3) years’ experience as a Professional Nurse with two (2) years administrative/supervisory experience in community health; or

o Completion of a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing; or

o Completion of a Master's degree program in Nursing, including Public Health and/or Administrative Studies; or

· Public Health Certification, preferred

Responsibilities

· Assists in planning overall development and administration of the Agency as set forth in the policies and procedures relating to the Agency;

· Participates in the development of administrative policies and procedures relating to the Agency;

· Directs implementation of approved work methods and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care;

· Reviews and evaluates existing clerical/administrative policies and practices to determine if current methods provide the means for the staff to carry out their responsibilities and achieve projected goals;

· Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total Agency program;

· Ensures coordination of the quarterly clinical record review program;

· Ensures the accuracy of public information materials and activities;

· Supervises job classifications and job descriptions of professional personnel;

· Selects and maintains a qualified, well-organized staff to provide care for the needs of the clients and their families;

· Modify qualifications in accordance with Florida requirements;

· Establishes staffing patterns, which reflect the quality and quantity of various personnel necessary to plan, provide, and supervise the care rendered to clients and families;

· Establishes methods for coordination of care by all disciplines;

· Gives leadership in promoting and maintaining standards for giving high quality care by all members of the client care team;

· Supervises and teaches in order to improve practice within the Agency;

· Establishes service committees to facilitate and attain the objectives of the service program;

· Consults with supervisors and staff, individually or in groups, regarding clients or families, special programs or service programs;

· Consults with the physicians in matters relating to client care services;

· Periodically reviews policies relevant to client care with the Advisory Committee and appropriate senior staff;

· Promotes staff development by:

o Utilizing capabilities of nursing and paramedical personnel in the development of orientation and staff education programs;

o Recognizing leadership potential and offering opportunities for leadership training and development;

o Encouraging and assisting personnel to continue self-improvement through formal education, educational meetings, and active participation in professional and related organizations; and

o Participating in and promoting cooperation between educational institutions and community agencies to arrange educational experiences for students.

· Provides for continuing evaluation of the program by:

o Evaluating service policies and functions, and recommending proposals for changes or study of problems, which affect the Agency;

o Evaluating the performance of the individuals in the program in relation to established standards and the individual's professional development;

o Evaluating one’s own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth; and

o Evaluating the total service program in relation to Agency goals.

· Serves as a member of the Advisory Committee

· Participates in local organizations and activities relative to the health professions and community health services;

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

· Assists with interviews and hires select home health care personnel;

· Consults with physician when necessary to ensure and maintain safe, efficient, and quality client care;

· Establishes mutual goal setting and achievement standards;

· Actively develops and pursues referral sources, as well as facilitates on-going relationships with various medical and health communities; and

· Works to develop an open positive rapport and relationships with community resources affiliated with home care services

Organizational Relationship

· Reports to President

Special Requirements

· Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation

Functional Abilities

· Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position; and

· Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.Company Description

Deliberate Community Care of Florida is poised to become the leading community healthcare organization in the Jacksonville, Florida area with foundation grounded in family and customer service. We take seriously our responsibility to care for and provide for our clients and their families in their time of need. Relationships matter to us so as such our clients are our family. We are excited to be at this growth phase in our development as we are seeking team members committed to service through unmatched home healthcare.