Nursing Standards Director-BSN

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role:

The Nursing Standards Director is the corporate expert and primary resource for management regarding all facets of nursing practice standards. S/he is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, evaluating and leading the activities and development strategies of nursing standards throughout the Organization.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred

Current Florida license as RN, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license

Minimum of ten (10) years’ nursing/direct patient care experience

Minimum of seven (7) years of nursing leadership experience at the manager or director level

Two (2) years’ hospice or home health experience preferred

Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023

Hospice & Palliative Care Nursing Certification required or will obtain within 2 years

Mobile Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy. Ability to travel off-site to meet business needs

Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Commission standards, AHCA and Conditions of Participation

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing standards and regulations

In-depth knowledge of evidence-based practice, research utilization and professional development principles

Knowledgeable about information technologies related to clinical practice

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and to effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload

Strong interpersonal, collaboration and conflict resolution skills

Competencies:

Satisfactorily completes competency requirements for this position

Responsibilities of all employees:

Represent the organization professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients

Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse

Comply with company policies, procedures and standard practices

Observe company health, safety and security practices

Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the organization

Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner

Promote the organization through participation in community and professional organizations

Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels

Improve own professional knowledge and skill level

Advance electronic media skills

Support company research and educational activities

Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally

Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position

Leadership Success Factors:

Communication. Express thoughts and ideas clearly. Adapt communication style to fit audience.

Initiative. Originate action to achieve goals.

Management Identification. Identify with and accept the problems and responsibilities of management.

Judgment. Make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions, factual information and in consideration of organizational resources.

Planning, Organizing and Controlling. Work with others to establish a course of action for staff to accomplish specific goals.

Leadership. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding others toward task accomplishment.

Work Standards. Set high goals and standards of performance for self and others. Compel others to perform.

Tolerance for Stress. Maintain stability of performance under pressure and/or opposition.

Innovativeness. Generate and/or recognize imaginative, creative solutions in work related situations.

Delegation. Allocate decision making and other responsibilities effectively and appropriately.

Staff Development. Develop the skills & competencies of Nurse Consultants.

Organizational Sensitivity. Perceive the impact and implications of decisions on various components of the organization.

Ethics. Model highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior, adopting a strong position against fraud and abuse.

Regulatory Compliance. Educate and monitor organizational nursing practice for regulatory compliance. Fully knowledgeable of the hospice conditions of participation regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

Plans for, identifies, develops and puts in place practices, programs, and structures to improve the quality, safety, effectiveness and consistency of the Organization’s system of providing nursing care.

Develops and establishes nursing care policies and procedures to ensure delivery of best standards of practice and regulatory compliance.

Works with medical staff to help ensure a smooth integration of nursing and medical practices.

Ensures regular audits and reviews of nursing processes and practices are conducted and reported.

Provides expert interpretation of nursing policies, guidelines, processes, procedures, standards and regulations for management and staff.

Assesses nursing developmental needs collaboratively with the Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President-Clinical Services and Executive Directors; plans programs and processes for identified needs.

Implements an effective, ongoing program to measure and assess the quality of nursing care; identifies risks and prioritizes areas for improvement; recommends solutions.

Serves as a nursing resource for complex clinical cases.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

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