Inspired Homecare, a multi-state Home Health company is a rapidly growing business in Illinois. We are collaborative, fast-paced, supportive and our goal is to add strong team members to our staff to develop a strong presence in the community while serving our patients with dignity and compassion. The Director of Nursing will be responsible for creating and implementing the development and nursing policies for the organization, as well as overseeing the staff and administering nursing services. The successful candidate will have a background in hospital administration, knowledge of state and federal regulations and strong communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. In cooperation with our executive team, plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the direct patient care staff.
2. Meets with medical, nursing staff, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement, admissions, certified nurse aides, clinical informatics, and QAPI in planning patient services, programs, and activities.
3. Monitors the development of the patient plan of care with the team in a timely and accurate manner.
4. Responsible for direct patient care services (Clinical Managers, case managers, LVNs, CNA's) provided to the patient/family in accordance with the plan of care and accepted practices.
5. Oversees the scheduling of direct patient care staff, work assignments, etc. to assure that sufficient professional and nonprofessional nursing services are always on duty to maintain quality patient care.
6. Meets with department personnel on a regularly scheduled basis to solicit advice regarding department and inter-disciplinary matters.
7. Communicates with the executive team to review open tickets, updates, and required training in the electronic medical records software.
8. Assures new direct patient care staff are documenting appropriately in the electronic medical records software.
9. Assists in identifying and correcting problem areas in the improvement of services on a within the QAPI program.
10. Participates in bi-weekly case conference meetings
11. Assists in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of direct patient care staff.
12. Maintain direct patient care staff evaluations and competencies.
Qualifications:
1. Licensed as a nurse in the State of Illinois with a BSN Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. 3-5 years progressive experience in a Home Health setting preferred
3. Must have experience in a supervisory role, training staff, and organizational improvement.
Excellent Benefits Package:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical/Vision Benefits Available
- 401K
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and Sick Leave