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« Back to list| ID | 284 | | Date Posted | 11/17/2011 | | Job Title | Director of Nursing | | City | Des Plaines | | State | Illinois | | Zip | 60016 | | Recruiter Contact Name | Lana Kart | | Recruiter Phone | 847-996-0360 | | Recruiter Fax | 847-996-0370 | | Recruiter E-Mail | lf@armadaresources.com | | Job Industry | Healthcare - RNs & Nurse Management | | Employment Type | Permanent/full-time | | Must be willing to relocate | No | | Must be willing to travel | Up to 50% | | Compensation | $90,000- $120,000 varying on experience | | Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's degree | | Minimum Experience | 3 to 5 Years | | Job Description | DUTIES OF POSITION
1. The Director of Nursing (DON)/Agency Supervisor, in accordance with policies and standards established by the Board of Directors, and under the direct supervision of the Administrator, assists with the planning, coordination, leading, controlling and evaluation of home health services and assures that the professional standards of community nursing practices are maintained by all staff providing patient care.
2. The DON/Agency Supervisor is responsible for coordination and liaison with appropriate parent and affiliate Departments and committees, development of policies and guidelines for and obtaining input from service personnel and providing professional input to related administrative systems.
3. The DON/Agency Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision of all registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and home health aides rendering client care services, performs marketing duties and fosters public relations for the company, consults and plans with health care facilities regarding staffing needs, and communicates the concept of quality client care to the general community.
4. The DON/Agency Supervisor interprets service needs to the Administrator and acts as a client services administrative liaison.
5. The DON/Agency Supervisor is responsible for assuring that the professional standards of community nursing practice are maintained by all nurses providing care.
6. The DON/Agency Supervisor is a full time employee and available during all working hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
1. Participates with the Administrator and Executive Director in the formulation of a business plan, i.e., strategic goals, resource allocation plan(s) and a yearly budget
2. Consults, plans and works with Administrator in policy formulation and programmatic development and implementation including assessing adequate and appropriate staffing
3.Coordinates with Administrator planning activities to develop administrative policies and practices for the Agency
4. Consults with supervisors and staff, individually or in groups, regarding patients or families, special programs or service programs
5. Evaluates the program, services, and field personnel
6. Directs the implementation of service goals and objectives
7. Develops standards that ensure safe and effective services to clients and families
8. Establishes job functions, qualifications and job descriptions for each service staff
9. Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication
10. Supervises coordination of patient care services
11. Compiles and maintains records of case assignments and case management
12. Prepares and maintains the schedule of cases to be brought to the clinical record review committee
13. Keeps program personnel up to date with state of the art clinical information and practices staff development including orientation, in-service and continuing education
14. Maintains policy and procedure manuals and updates procedures and job descriptions as policies and procedures change
15. Directs staff in performance of their duties
16 Oversees the implementation and evaluation of client care services inclusive of regulatory licensure and certification criteria and accreditation standards
17. Coordinates with other program areas and senior management as appropriate according to the organizational structure
18. Acts as liaison with Staff Development for program areas.
19. Assesses appropriate staff supervision during all service hours
20. Collaborates in the development of an effective and efficient client care documentation system including statistical compilation and analysis relative to cost and staff service delivery
21. Participates in selected orientation programs
22. Keeps staff informed of agency developments, needs, etc., and encourages their participation in problem solving at the organization and community levels
23. Assists in the evaluation of community needs and plans programs and services to meet with identified needs
24. Submits formal written proposals to Administrator for all new programs or services (with complete cost/benefit analysis)
25. Oversees all CQI and utilization review activities
26. Coordinates with continuous Quality Improvement Committee the timely implementation of corrective action plans and controls
27. Assists in Agency evaluation activities
28. Participates in selective conferences and workshops to promote knowledge in community health trends, efficiency in job performance and overall professional growth
29.Participates with other health, civic, education and professional groups as directed by the Administrator and Executive Director
30. Serves on and periodically reviews policies relevant to patient care with the Professional Advisory Committee
31. Assists in marketing the Agency and fostering community relations
32. Consults with physicians in matters relating to patient care services
33. Consults and plans with health care facilities regarding staffing needs
34 Evaluates own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth
35. Participates in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops and
activities relating to the health professions and health care services, when appropriate
36. The DON/Agency Supervisor shall be available at all times during operating hours of the Agency and participate in all activities relevant to the provision of home health services
PROMOTES STAFF DEVELOPMENT
1. Utilizes capabilities of nursing and paraprofessional personnel in the development of orientation and staff education programs
2. Recognizes leadership potential and offering opportunities for leadership training and development
3. Encourages and assists personnel to continue self-improvement through formal education, educational meetings and active participation in professional and related organizations
4 Assists with interviews and hires select home health care personnel
JOB CONDITIONS
1. Position is stressful in terms of meeting deadlines.
2. It requires minimal lifting of office records and printouts.
3. It is primarily a desk job which essentially involves sitting, standing stooping and walking, as well as an inordinate amount of telephone communication.
4. Travel is required, by car or airplane to local, out-of-town or state seminars, conferences or meetings.
5. Must be able to read 12 point and larger type.
6. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing is required.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
The job requires the ability to utilize a PC, calculator, , and other related office equipment.
| | Job Requirements | QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be a state licensed Registered Nurse, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree
Approved by the National League for Nursing and at least one year of nursing
experience. Or:
2. Must be licensed in the state and have worked as an RN for at least three years in the last three years meeting the following requirements:
At least two years of the nursing experience must have been in:
A home health agency, A community health program that included care of the sick; or a generalized family-centered nursing program in a community health agency.
At least two years of the three years nursing experience must have been obtained within five years prior to current employment with the home health agency.
3. Ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others maintains commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement
4. Ability to identify and evaluates personal strength and weaknesses of self and others
5. Ability to supervise objectively without personal bias towards individuals
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