Home Health - Director of Nursing

Argus Home Healthcare • Pueblo, CO

22h • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Director of Nursing is responsible for three locations in Pueblo, La Junta, and Canon City. In conjunction with the Administrator, the role provides overall planning, direction, coordination, management, and supervision of nursing and professional services. The Director assures quality of care by reviewing and assessing services, working with clinical staff, participating in OASIS, plan of care, and physician orders reviews, addressing IHSS Health Maintenance, and monitoring care delivery. The role requires leadership and a desire to mentor and develop staff.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Healthcare industry management experience.
• Clinical Manager experience.
• Director of Nursing experience.
• Assistant Director of Nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct ongoing clinical operations.
• Participate in developing and reviewing agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional services activities, including developing personnel qualifications and assignments.
• Recruit, employ, orient, and retain qualified personnel.
• Evaluate and supervise clinical personnel according to agency policy and procedures.
• Supervise clinical practice to ensure high-quality health care and maintenance of agency standards.
• Develop clinical staffing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and staffing levels.
• Ensure a registered nurse is available 24 hours a day.
• Develop staff through in-service education, progressively responsible assignments, individual guidance, performance evaluations, and other methods.
• Remain current with local trends and issues and ensure staff have access to current clinical information and practices.
• Collaborate with other program areas and management as appropriate.
• Assist in preparing the agency’s annual budget and priorities.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with regulations, accreditation standards, and standards of practice.
• Participate in agency quality management activities.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels and working relationships.
• Attend and participate in staff, education, and agency committee meetings as appropriate.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of agency services in improving health care for the population served, with assistance from agency staff and others.
• Assist with marketing and public relations efforts.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job performance.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Work-life balance and no overnight services.
• 401(k).
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Supplemental benefits.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed