Title: Director of Nursing

Qualifications:

• A licensed RN, in good standing, issued by the NJ Board of Nursing
• Graduate from an accredited college with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing or other health related field, with two years of professional experience as an RN in community health and/or home health
• In lieu of a BS degree, the Director of Nursing may have 3 years of professional experience as an RN in community health and/or home health, with progressive nursing responsibilities
• The Director of Nursing qualifications shall include experience in providing nursing services in a patient’s home environment, inclusive of an assisted living facility
• Availability via telephone and provide home visits, if necessary, during Agency On-Call Hours
• Professional Liability Insurance with 1-3 million dollars in coverage, if applicable

Physical Requirements:

• Able to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers in English
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing
• Ability to deal effectively with stress

Reports To:

President/Administrator/CEO

Essential Functions of the Position:

• To ensure quality and safe delivery of home health care services
• To coordinate provision of home health care services that reflect agency philosophy and standards
• To plan, develop, implement and evaluate agency services, programs and activities
• To ensure quality and safe delivery of nursing care services, is delivered within the guidelines of the ANA Standards of Care and the policies of the agency

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health care services
• Assists in planning and overall development and administration of the company per agency policies and procedures
• Assumes assigned responsibility for agency operations in the absence of the Administrator
• Responsible for the overall coordination and evaluation of Client Services
• Responsible for overall coordination of the Quality Improvement and Risk Management programper agency policy
• Coordinates with community agencies to provide for continuity of care.
• Monitors the clinical status of all clients
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with the client and his/her family members
• Interprets to the client and family implications of the client’s health status
• Assists in the hiring process (interview, orientation, competency)
• Evaluates and supervises staff
• Coordinates in-service training. Maintains documentation of attendance
• Performs functions of the Nursing Supervisor as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Administrator
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team and staff of the agency
• Consistently adheres to universal precautions, aseptic technique and infection control guidelines
• Consistently seeks, accepts and implements suggestions to improve performance
• Demonstrates respect for the opinion of others
• Consistently assumes and follows through on the responsibility for assignment
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively under stressful situations
• Maintains confidentiality of client assessments and records
• Utilizes time effectively, maintaining a consistent level of productivity
• Identifies and uses appropriate resources
• Demonstrates sound judgment and clinical knowledge in planning and decision making
• Consistently complies with standards for attendance, absence notification and punctuality
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism through appearance, performance and communication
• Assumes responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted notices, communications and policies/procedures
• Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times

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