Director of Nursing - Home Healthcare

CNSCares•Idaho Falls, ID

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing is responsible for oversight of state clinical compliance and ensuring the company’s Home Health Agency licensure remains in good standing in Idaho. The role provides clinical leadership and oversight for home care personnel, supports quality assurance and improvement efforts, and serves as a clinical resource to state leadership and the executive team. The position also provides direct nursing care when required by state regulations, including evaluation and reassessment of patients, nursing services and treatments, and coordination of care. This is a full-time position in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with a Monday–Friday schedule and participation in an on-call rotation one week each month.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing in each state where patient care is supervised.
At least one year of clinical leadership experience.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Maintain current state licensure.
Maintain current liability and malpractice insurance, if applicable.
Valid driver’s license.
Valid and current CPR certification.
Clear criminal background, driving record, OIG Exclusion List, and Sex Offender Registry checks.

Nice To Haves

Home health clinical leadership experience strongly preferred.
At least three years of home health experience preferred.
Department of Labor / EEOICPA experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned nurses work no more than 60 hours per week.
Implement quality improvement changes to improve patient care.
Oversee state licensure and compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations.
Promote professional and ethical practices among home care personnel.
Delegate tasks effectively and work through others as needed.
Ensure state supervisory personnel are hired and appropriately educated.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Program RN to verify patient records meet regulatory, corporate, and payer standards; lead or co-lead the State Quality Assurance Committee.
Assist with infection control, performance improvement, customer satisfaction, and other quality initiatives.
Serve as the home care clinical point person for regulatory surveys and preparation, and as a resource to the State Administrator for these activities.
Provide clinical input and feedback to the executive team and serve as a clinical resource for the State Administrator.
Participate in public relations and community activities promoting the company’s in-home care services in the region.
Demonstrate competence in home care evaluation and appropriate interventions.
Ensure complete documentation of employment separations and the reasons for them.
Follow corporate policy for reporting on-the-job injuries for workers’ compensation claims.
Provide direct patient care as described in state RN regulations, including initial evaluations where applicable, regular reassessments, nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized skills; assume responsibility for assigned patients.
Assist with implementing changes to patient Plans of Care to improve client care.
Promote and maintain client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures.
Coordinate services with other agencies and health care providers as needed.
Review and audit admission paperwork; perform chart audits and chart reviews as assigned.
Monitor infections and other incidents and ensure follow-up is completed.
Ensure staff skills checklists and competencies are completed upon hire and annually.
Maintain clinical compliance of at least 95% and patient-care-hour utilization of at least 95%.
Perform other duties as assigned or listed in state regulations.