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DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Established home care agency is seeking a seasoned, fulltime DON, serving multiple offices in Essex County and Northern NJ for private pay clients.  The DON, under the supervision of the owners, is responsible for all clinical aspects of the company and is responsible for the general supervision and direction of all professional and para-professional field staff who provide services.  The ideal individual will have excellent communication skills, the ability to analyze and problem solve, and established community relationships to help with business development.  We are looking for someone who is socially engaging and a team player.

Qualifications:

1.           Graduate from an accredited college with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing or other health related field.
2.           5 years experience in the home care arena – including supervisory and administrative.
3.           Must be a registered nurse in good standing, holding a current N.J License issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
4.           Must have an understanding of business development and an entrepreneurial spirit
5.           Must be familiar with NJ BON Best Practices and implementation process
6.           Must have participated in an agency accreditation process

Education:

1.            Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN)

Duties & Responsibilities:

1.           Direct all clinical services as per agency scope of practice and provide overall coordination and evaluation.
2.           Develop a community persona to help drive business development.
3.           Evaluate performance of all field staff based on care provided to client and family.
4.           Supervises all professional and non-professional staff to ensure quality service and maintenance of performance standards.
5.           Consult with the physician when necessary in order to provide and maintain safe and efficient patient care and review progress.
6.           Perform patient assessments on potential home care clients
7.           Visit home care clients as required
8.           Insure that all necessary documentation is completed on each case.
9.           Monitor client clinical status ensuring all files meet standards as per governing regulations.
10.         Assist in the development and monitoring of company quality assurance and risk management program
11.         Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with the healthcare team, client and his/her family members
12.         Adhere to standard precautions, aseptic technique and infection control guidelines
13.         Interpret to the client and family implications of the clients’ health status
14.         Demonstrate respect for the opinion of others
15.         Maintain confidentiality of client assessments and records
17.         Identify and use appropriate resources as necessary
18.         Other duties as assigned

Compensation Package:

$100k +