Nursing Manager

Manager Of Nursing

The Manager of Nursing is a licensed professional who assumes responsibility and authority for the management, administration, and coordination of nursing in the agency in accordance with the company standards and policies as well as state, federal and accrediting body guidelines. The Manager of Nursing assists in planning of agency activities and budget, and organizes, administers, and supervises health services within the agency. The Manager of Nursing enforces and ensures that a total quality management program for all aspects of patient care is maintained. The Nurse Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Operations and / or Area Director of Nursing in meeting operational and financial goals for the location. Management of the nursing operations will consist of 70-90% of the Nurse Manager's time, and the remainder of the time spent providing clinical patient care activities. Per state regulation requirements, the Director of Nursing title will be used.

Job Responsibilities : (listed in order of time spent and / or importance)

• Directs the activities of the nursing department. Oversight of the nursing team to ensure scheduling and administrative duties are completed timely.
• Complies with requirements of the Company and ensures that services are provided in a manner consistent with established standards of practice, federal and state regulations, accreditation standards and agency policy.
• Interprets and implements policies and procedures of the agency and oversees the selection, development, and monitoring of nursing staff.
• Directs the supervision and evaluation of all personnel who provide direct patient care and directs all human resource issues related to nursing and allied health services personnel, including recruitment, performance evaluations, disciplines, and terminations.
• Maintains agency compliance with state and federal guidelines for disciplines. Serves as office administrator with the pharmacy manager in the absence of the Operations Manager and / or Director of Operations. Serves as the Administrator and / or Director of Nursing of the home health agency per Medicare Conditions of Participation definition. Serves as Facility Infection Prevention Coordinator, ensuring compliance with regulations, rules, and standards as they relate to infection control practices.
• Ensures that all nurses providing care maintain the professional standards of nursing practice.
• Assists the Area Director of Nursing and / or Director of Operations in preparing, securing approval for, and implementing operating and expenditure budgets for department, and operates within those guidelines. Responsible for the coordination of patient services with the pharmacy, delivery, reimbursement, and other departments both internally and externally.
• Establishes and ensures the purchase and expedition of medical supplies and equipment within budget constraints. Participates in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting nursing operational and financial data to the Area Director of Nursing, Regional Nurse Manager, and / or Director of Operations, including analysis for trends and development of process improvement plans.
• Collects and organizes all patient-specific information needed to determine the suitability of patients for home care. Assesses patients' suitability for home care in accordance with Option Care policies. Verifies that the patient's medical condition and prescribed therapy is suitable for home care. Provides continuing education to physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other practitioners on home care infusion-related issues, including competency and orientation programs.
• Coordinates and participates in on-call responsibilities for the nursing department. Coordinates all patient care and services in cooperation with the Director of Pharmacy. Facilitates a clinical networking system for the agency and acts as a clinical resource. Meets all standards as outlined in Registered Nurse I and II job descriptions.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YES (i.e., hiring, recommending / approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.)

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This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company and department objectives, and only covers the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all-encompassing list of duties.

Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below :

Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Pay Range is $90,878.96-$151,464.93

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