Director of Nursing
Home healthcare agency serving Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties.
Full-time position. Typical working hours are during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities, as needed. On-call availability, as needed.
For more information about our agency, visit our website at: hometostaypa.com
Apply by submitting your resume to Karli at [email protected]
Reports To: Administrator
Department: Clinical
Position Description:
Direct, supervise, and coordinate patient care services for a home healthcare agency.
Requirements:
- RN license, in good standing.
- Reliable forms of transportation and communication.
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Proficient with technology including the ability to learn how to effectively/efficiently use an EMR system.
- Knowledge of and passion for home healthcare is preferred.
- Management experience is preferred.
- Able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours per day.
- Able to lift/move up to 25 pounds.
- Able to work with staff.
- Able to work in a stressful environment.
- Able to perform physical tasks, such as bending, standing, and lifting.
- Able to drive 120 miles.
Position Qualifications:
- Meet the requirements and be licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Be a Registered Nurse and a qualified licensed professional.
- Have at least one year of experience in nursing obtained within the last 36 months.
- Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands.
- Ability to deal and work effectively in a stressful environment.
- Demonstrate ability to read, write and carry out directions.
- Able to organize and file in alphabetical and chronological order.
- Time management, organization and attention to detail skills.
- Knowledge of and willingness to learn basic office procedures and use of equipment.
- Proof of basic computer skills and knowledge.
- Employment qualification requirements remain in compliance throughout the year.
- Shall have a criminal history background check (FBI, State & Child Abuse, OIG and Social Security number check prior to being offered employment with this agency).
- Neat in appearance and practice, with good personal hygiene. Maintain dress code policy.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all agency records.
- Ability to remain in compliance with all agency policies and procedures.
- Driver’s license, in good standing.
Duties:
- Be available at all times during the agency’s operating hours.
- Be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
- Participate in development of qualifications for, assignment of, and counseling of agency staff.
- Assure that the plan of care is executed as written.
- Assure re-assessment of the patient’s needs is performed by the appropriate health care professional when there is a significant health status change in the patient’s condition, at the physician’s request, or after hospitalization.
- Assures appropriate follow-up and re-evaluation of patient’s condition change by an RN as necessary.
- Other duties as stipulated in the job description of the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager, and QAPI Director.
- Drive to all branches to supervise all applicable staff and attend meetings.
- Assist in start-up process of new branches.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay, salaried position
- Paid time off, accrues weekly
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Short-term disability and accident plans