Qualifications:

• A licensed RN in good standing and should also holding a current license in
• 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 a RN in Community health and/or home health.
• Also in lieu of a BS degree, the Director of Nursing may have 3 years of professional experience as a RN in community health and/or home health, with progressive nursing responsibilities.
• One year of community health and/or home health experience must be in the United States or its possessions.
• Complete the High-Tech Exam, when applicable
• Also Validation of high-tech experience (IV, ventilator care, when applicable)
• Attendance at Continuing Education Programs per Agency Policy, if applicable
• Availability via telephone and to provide home visits, if necessary, during Agency On-Call
• Professional Liability Insurance with 1-3 million dollars coverage, if applicable.

Physical Requirements:

• Also able to effectively communicate within clients and co-workers.
• Proficient to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
• Consequently ability to deal effectively with stress.

Reports To:

President

Essential Functions of the Position:

• To ensure quality and safe delivery of home health care
• Coordinate provision of home health care services that reflect agency philosophy and
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate agency services, programs and
• 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
• Assists in planning and overall development and also 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 also evaluation of Client Services.
• Reliable for overall coordination of the Quality Improvement and also Risk Management Program per 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
• 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.
• Able to do 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.
• Perpetually demonstrates professionalism through appearance, performance and
• Assumes responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted notices, communications and policies/procedures.
• Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times.