Director of Nursing

We are seeking a Director Of Nursing to join our team. We would love to have you!

The Director of Nursing Organizes and administers all areas of Patient Care Services at PPEC. The DON prepares the PPEC Plans of care following physicians orders, also develops, implements and evaluates facility services and activities. The DON is responsible for managing the nursing department and assists other departments as needed and Ensures that survey standards, licensing, and certification criteria are met.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Requirements:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• 2 years' experience in Pediatrics (Inpatient or Outpatient) (PICU, NICU or ER-Pediatrics)
• leadership experience in Pediatrics is a plus but not required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support)

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to medically fragile children and special needs children
• Manages and direct nursing department to ensure optimal clinical outcome for all patients
• Create patient Plans of care following physicians orders
• Complete intake process for new patients
• Facilitate referral process
• Coordinates meeting with parents
• Educate parents about disease prevention
• Overall direction, coordination and evaluation of clinical staff and day to day operations
• Ensuring that clinical documentation is completed in accordance with company policy and state regulations
• Reviews Policy and Procedures Manuals at least once a year
• Ensures that all program policies and procedures are adhered to
• Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance program for the nursing department
• Review complaint and grievances made or file by department personnel
• Make sure Infection Control Policies are followed by all employees
• Meet with staff and therapist to discuss patient care
• Serve as mentor and coach in order to foster a collaborative working environment
• Create weekly schedules
• Facilitates recruitment, training, performance management, supervision, retention and appropriate utilization of staff to promote efficiency and retention
• Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
• Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members

Qualifications:

• Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations
• Effective communication skills: both orally and written
• Ability to build relationships with patients, families and staff
• Strong problem solving, time management and critical thinking skills