Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job Summary

We are seeking a Director of Nurses to join our team. In this role, you will primarily oversees and coordinates home health services, adhering to established policies and standards. Reporting to the Administrator, the DON manages planning, coordination, evaluation, and leadership aspects. Duties include liaising with departments, developing policies, supervising personnel, conducting marketing and public relations tasks, addressing staffing needs with healthcare facilities, and serving as a liaison between patient services and administration.

Qualifications

A physician or a registered nurse who has two (2) years of nursing experience, with at least one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

A Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Indiana.

Must have a criminal history background check.

Must have a current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Participates with the Administrator and Chief Executive Officer in the formulation of a business plan, i.e., strategic goals, resource allocation plan(s) and a yearly budget.

Consults, plans, and works with the Administrator in policy formulation and programmatic development and implementation including assessing adequate and appropriate staffing.

Coordinates with Administrator planning activities to develop administrative policies and practices for the Agency.

Consults with supervisors and staff, individually or in groups, regarding patients or special programs or service programs.

Evaluates the program, services, and field personnel.

Directs the implementation of service goals and objectives.

Develops standards that ensure safe and effective services to patients and families.

Establishes job functions, qualifications, and job descriptions for each service staff (direct and supervisory).

Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication.

Keeps program personnel up to date with state-of-the-art clinical information and practices staff development including orientation, in-service education, and continuing education.

Maintains policy and procedure manuals and updates procedures and job descriptions as policies and procedures change.

Directs staff in performance of their duties.

Oversees the implementation and evaluation of patient care services inclusive of regulatory licensure and certification criteria and accreditation standards.

Coordinates with other program areas and senior management as appropriate according to the organizational structure.

Acts as liaison with Staff Development for program areas.

Assesses appropriate staff supervision during all service hours.

Collaborates in the development of an effective and efficient patient care documentation system including statistical compilation and analysis relative to cost and staff service delivery.

Participates in selected orientation programs.

Keeps staff informed of agency developments, needs, etc., and encourages their participation in problem solving at the organization and community levels.

Assists in the evaluation of community needs and plans programs and services to meet identified needs.

Submits formal written proposals to the Administrator for all new programs or services (with complete cost/benefit analysis).

Oversees all CQI and utilization review activities.

Assists in Agency evaluation activities.

Participates in selective conferences and workshops to promote knowledge in community health trends, efficiency in job performance and overall professional growth.

Participates with other health, civic, education and professional groups as directed by the Administrator and Chief Executive Officer.

Serves on and periodically reviews policies relevant to patient care with the Professional Advisory Committee.

Assists in marketing the Agency and fostering community relations.

Consults with physicians in matters relating to patient care services.

Consults and plans with health care facilities regarding staffing needs.

Evaluates own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth.

Participates in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops and activities relating to the health professions and health care services, when appropriate.