About this role
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Company: Baptist Health Home Care Lexington
SUMMARY
The Director, Nursing (DON) assumes ultimate accountability and leadership for the assessment of the patient condition and plan of care. They may perform Clinical Manager duties and back up to the Field Administrator, as needed. The DON provides oversight for case management, clinical care and is responsible for coordination all clinical disciplines involved in providing quality, cost-effective and billable care through direct care and supervision of care under the direction of the physician. The DON provides direct supervision to field staff and internal clinical support functions to achieve clinical excellence outcomes, regulatory compliance, patient and employee satisfaction, in a fiscally responsible manner. The DON understands and practices all legal and company rules and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees the overall clinical process for quality patient care from beginning to end of episode
- Directly supervises the clinical staff, all disciplines who provide direct patient care, and the internal clinical support teams regarding day to day patient activities, clinical issues and concerns
- Interaction with individuals (internal clinical teams, patient family member, physician, etc.) as applicable via phone, email and/or face to face concerning patient care
- Organize and allocate clinical staff to carry out the activities necessary to accomplish program objectives
- Assumes accountability for documentation and clinical charting practices in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal /State guidelines
- Review all policies and procedures for compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Implement policy, procedures and quality improvement programs in the field
- Monitors patient trends and outcomes
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in field of expertise
- Supports the selection of field staff
- Supervises field staff and clinical support and training staff with consistency and clarity of expectations
- Completes field ride alongs as needed
- Ensures resolution of pertinent staff issues
- Completes yearly evaluations in an accurate and timely manner
- Performs coaching, counseling and discipline as needed
- Maintains timely and accurate documentation of all aspects of quality tracking and employee coaching, discipline and education
- Maintains a professional appearance and Cultural Fit as a representative of the company
- Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interviewing, hiring, training and termination of department personnel.
- Provides consistent coaching and provides challenge and opportunity to direct reports.
- Supervises direct reports with consistency and clarity of expectations.
- Completes yearly evaluations in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performs coaching, counseling and discipline as needed.
- Works with direct reports to ensure employee satisfaction and resolution of issues and concerns.
- Conducts employee performance reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of one year of supervisory or administrative experience in home healthcare, or related health programs
- Expertise and Homecare background for multiple sites preferred
- Knowledge of guideline governing home health agencies
- Ability to create positive impressions and maintain effective communication with a variety of people
- Knowledgeable on nursing best practices
- Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
- Detail-oriented and observant
- Strong ability to multi-task and be adaptable as priorities change throughout the day
- Operational knowledge of HCHB software, PDA’s, ADP, Microsoft Office & Outlook preferred
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
- This position requires a Registered Nurse license in the state of employment
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.