Director Of Nursing - Home Health

PositionOverview

The RNClinical Directo r is responsible and accountable forthe planning organizing directing and evaluating nursing servicesfor our SanJose location.

The Clinical Director (CD) is responsible for themanagement of all operational services for their location ofresponsibility.

Working within the federal state and regionalregulations covering home health the ClinicalDirector works innovatively to meet the needs of ourexceptional patients while fulfilling the Aveannas mission offuture growth.

Collaborating closely with the Area ClinicalDirector the CD establishes and participates in program developmentand implementation.

The location nursing team members report upthrough the CD who oversees hiring discipline training and allnursing related items.

Schedule : Monday Friday 8am to5pm

Occasional evening / weekend visits mayarise

Salary : $ / YR Monthlyincentive potential plus cell phone and MileageReimbursement

WhyChoose the Clinical Director Role atAveanna

• Health DentalVision Insurance
• 401(k)Savings Plan with Employer Matching
• EmployeeStock Purchase Plan
• CompanyPaid LifeInsurance
• Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Days PaidSick Days
• Accrued PTOhours
• Easy access to stateoftheart technologyfor electronic charting during point ofcare
• 24 / 7 Team Support fordirect clinical and schedulingassistance

EssentialJob Functions

Assign patients for daytodaymanagement to nursing coordinators and / or NursingSupervisors / Managers

Maintain open lines of communicationwith families and physicians

Evaluate new referrals foradmission with recommendations for nursing care

Monitorsclinical status of all patients and ensures coordination of patientcare

Monitors patient care to ensure quality andappropriateness of services

Monitor staffing patterns ofall patients

Ensure compliance with Nurse PracticeAct

Evaluate and supervise staff based on mutually agreedupon goals in job descriptions

Ensure that the RNsupervisors / clinical care managers are aware of any updatedpolicies and procedures

Support and assist in registrynurse hiring orientation and education PRN

Maintainawareness of third party payer rules and regulations

Assist and support marketing efforts

Maintain awarenessof monthly budget

Maintain effective interdepartmentalcommunication

Performs and provides direct patient careas appropriate and needed

Participates in locationadministrative and clinical call as needed

Perform onsite supervisory visits to assess client family environment andclinical care givers and complete followup documentation asneeded

Requirements

Registered Nurse Associates / Bachelor's Degree orequivalent experience

Current Nursing License

One year of management experience

Clinical experience of3 to 4 years in the last 5 years as per state and / or federal lawsand regulations dependent on education level

ValidDrivers License and AcceptableMVR

Preferences

One to two years pediatric / neonatal experience preferred

One year of home care experiencepreferred

OtherSkills / Abilities

Must be able to adhere toconfidentiality standards and professional boundaries at alltimes

Knowledge and understanding of compliance withadherence to regulations

Ability to comfortably work withfamilies with limited resources

Quickthinking and astutedecision making skills

Attention to detail

TimeManagement

Effective problemsolving and conflictresolution

Good organization and communicationskills

Ability to remain calm and professional instressful situations

Strong commitment to clinicalexcellence

Quickthinking and astute decision makingskills

Effective problemsolving and conflictresolution

Excellent organization and communicationskills

Leadership skills

Ability to train andsupervise staff

PhysicalRequirements

Must be able to speak writeread and understand English

Must be able to travel;company does not provide vehicles or transportation

Occasional lifting carrying pushing and pulling of 25pounds

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Prolongedwalking standing bending kneeling reaching twisting

Mustbe able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual andhearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell andtouch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patientsand move equipment without assistance

Must be able toappropriately respond physically and mentally to emergencysituations in the home or during transport

Occasionalrapid movement and physical agility in response to the spontaneityof children and those patients with neurologicalimpairment

Environment

Performs duties in an office environment during agency operatinghours

Must be able to function in a wide variety ofenvironments which may involve exposure to allergens and othervarious conditions

Possible exposure to blood bodilyfluids and infectiousdiseases

OtherDuties

Please note this job description isnot designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities duties or responsibilities that are required of theemployee for this job.

Duties responsibilities and activities maychange at any time with or withoutnotice.

Equal Employment Opportunityand Affirmative Action : Aveannaprovidesequal employmentopportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race color religion sex national originagedisabilityor genetics.

In addition to federal lawrequirementsAveannacomplies withapplicable state and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment in every location inwhich the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all termsand conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placementpromotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absencecompensation and training.

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