Director of Nursing DON
Company: LIFOD HOME HEALTH CARE LLC
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB TITLE: Clinical Manager: Director of
Clinical Services (DCS) Lifod Home Health Care LLC ORGANIZATIONAL
RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Administrator RISK OF OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS: C: no exposure JOB SUMMARY The
Director of Clinical Services is a registered professional nurse
who is approved by the Board of Directors at the recommendation of
the Administrator to organize and direct the Agency's clinical
service programs. QUALIFICATIONS Will hold a current license to
practice professional nursing (RN) in MA. Prefer a BA degree. In
lieu of a BA degree, two (2) years--- experience in a home care
setting. Will have a minimum of two (2) years of nursing
experience, one (1) of which has been in a supervisory or
administrative role in a home health care setting. Must have a
criminal background check RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversees the clinical management of the Agency---s clinical
department Assist the Administrator in planning the overall
development and administration of the Agency as set forth in the
policies and procedures Participates in the development of
administrative policies and procedures relating to the Agency
Directs implementation of approved work methods and procedures that
reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care
Participates in the review/analysis/appraisal of the effectiveness
of the total Agency program Utilizes the OBQI/OBQM data reports to
quantify Agency---s homecare performance against the national
norms. Recommends to the Administrator methodology to change
outcomes and improve OBQI scores. Oversees the implementation and
evaluation of patient care services Aggregates record review
summaries Works closely with the recruiter in achieving
satisfactory staffing leadership in promoting and maintaining
standards for giving high quality care by all Assures that
established QA committees maintain the goal of meetings Assists the
Administrator in planning/conducting annual Agency requirements
Assists the Administrator in collecting data for Annual Agency
Evaluation/Annual report Recognizes leadership potential/offers
opportunities for leadership training/development Manages the
clinical departmental budget seeking supplementals prior to
exceeding the budgetary requirement Evaluates own job performance
and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth.
Receives and acts to resolve complaints subject to the agency---s
grievance procedure in the capacity of ---next higher level
authority---. Apprises Administrator of potential legal risks
Participates in employee termination process assuring documentation
exists to support actions Ensures implementation of Agency
continuing education program Projects a concerned, professional
attitude and develops a positive rapport with all staff Establish
mutual goal setting and achievement of standards Develops an open,
positive rapport with community resources affiliated with the
agency Maintain high visibility and availability while in the
office Assists the Sales/Marketing department as requested Serves
as a member of QA/Advisory/emergency Planning & other committees
Participates in local organizations and activities related to home
health care Participates in state and national organizations,
meetings, seminars, workshops and activities Accommodates
state/accreditation surveyor/staff during site visits Oversees
assignment of the Primary case manager for patient admissions
according to patient needs Other duties as assigned SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED Vehicle to do routine patient visits Basic
Office equipment- computer, phone, copier, fax WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor office setting Possible travel to patient
residences/meetings ; will require transportation to get to various
sites FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES Able to access patient---s homes that
may not be handicap accessible Able to hear, speak, understand and
communicate effectively in English, Bi-lingual speaker preffered
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS On a daily basis: walking, standing, sitting,
reaching, use of telephone, use of computers & other office
equipment, climbing stairs
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