Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Overview/Description

The Director of Nursing (DON)/Supervising Nurse, appointed by the Administrator, is responsible for the daily direction of patient/client care and participates in activities relevant to professional services furnished. The DON/Supervising Nurse and Alternate must be a registered nurse (RN) licensed in Texas or in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Minimum of 3 years experience as a supervising Nurse/DON in Geriatrics Home Health Agency. The DON/Supervising Nurse must be able to perform the following job description:

Responsibilities

Able to perform PRN admissions, recertifications, resumption of care and field supervision when field nurses are unavailable.

QAPI (documentation, meetings, regulations): Participating in the development and implementation of the Quality Assessment Performance

Improvement Program: Collaborating with agency leadership and appropriate staff to develop the organizational plan as it pertains to patient/client care.

Collaborating on the development and implementation of policies and procedures, which guide and support the provision of care.

Performing annual emergency preparedness exercises

Performing and Maintaining PIP audits

Monitoring and ensuring that a patient’s/client’s Plan of Care or care plan is executed as written and visit notes are done accurately and turned in a timely fashion

Chart audits: Assuring the development, implementation, and updating of the individualized plan of care (includes making sure all documents are signed, following up on those not signed)

Monitoring quarterly IQIES reports

Works well with Axxess Agency Care Software and good understanding of CMS (Palmetto GBA) RCD on Pre claim review (PCR) performed and Axxess Care.

RCD documentation and uploads (making sure all paperwork required for RCD is ready and following up on those pending prior to submission, with goal of 90% approval)

Coordination of care with PT /OT /ST: Ensuring the care offered by the Agency, including any branches, is consistently available to all patients/clients.

Assisting in acquiring PT /OT /MSW referrals for patients it remote areas

Running patient/staff interference

Ensuring all physicians assigned to patients are signing and sending all required paperwork in a timely manner

Making sure visit notes are up to date and frequency is on track with LUPA requirements

Emergency Preparedness folder is up to date with State regulations and forms are filled out with current information and dates

Ensuring that Infection control is appropriately filled out on all patients on antibiotics, patient reviews are sent in, employee folders meet requirements, and employee license verification and files are audited

Performing employee evaluations

Directing and enforcing staff education, staff meetings/in-service, and staff assignments to meet State requirements/regulations

Keeping up with changes in CMS requirement and policies and making sure Agency implements and updates their policies to accommodate changes

Preparing for State Survey

Being available to Agency personnel at all times in person or by telephone

Oversee nursing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies and procedures to enhance patient care quality.

Manage nursing staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans for patients.

Monitor patient outcomes and implement improvements based on data analysis and feedback.

Ensure effective communication between nursing staff, patients, families, and other healthcare providers.

Maintain knowledge of current trends in nursing practices and healthcare regulations.

Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth among nursing staff.

Skills

Strong background in home health and acute care settings.

Proven experience in nursing administration and nurse management.

In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to patient care.

Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Proficient in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Familiarity with healthcare systems and best practices in home care delivery.

Join us as we strive to provide exceptional care to our patients while supporting our dedicated nursing team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

Home Health

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Weekends as needed

Full-time