Director of Nursing - Boca Raton, FL - Full-time / Part-time

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The primary role of the regional nurse manager is to provide clinical coordination and direct patient for infusion services for AxelaCare’s patients, coordinating the daily activities of referral, intake, staff / agency assignment and patient management. Additional responsibilities may include patient discharge teaching; on call nursing support; patient visits; nursing agency in - services and other duties as required. Service delivery will occur in patients’ home or alternate site per patients’ request. 
 
Will cover the following counties: Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach & Saint Lucie
 
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Assumes responsibility and accountability for patient care across the continuum

Receives, evaluates, accepts and executes the initial patient intake process to assure that patient verification, assessment, teaching and ongoing scheduling of nursing services occur in timely manner

Assures timely communication with other company personnel, and outside providers, physicians and other agencies, to assure the quality and continuity of patient care

Serves as Administrator of licensed home health agency as required by state, ensuring home health agency meets all rules and regulations for licensure

Infuse medications on a regular basis in patients’ home including monitoring and tracking vital signs, performing procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy and medication administration via peripheral infusion device or PICC line, implantable port and / or central venous catheters and as ordered by a licensed physician or licensed practitioner

Assess patient in home environments, including clinical assessment safety of environment, pain assessment, monitor effectiveness of medication treatment, develop plan of care, education for patients and patient’s family members, including but not limited to plan of care / plan of treatment according to state specific regulations and reports accurately and in a timely manner, according to internal and external regulatory requirements

Maintain collaborative relationships involving  agencies delivering services on behalf of / or in conjunction with AxelaCare, including  nursing agencies in a contracted relationship, patient, families, significant caregivers and other healthcare team members

Provide education regarding AxelaCare Health Solutions services for both internal and external customers

Function as clinical educator and resource

Serves as administrator of licensed home health agency

Assist in securing and maintaining licensure and accreditations warranted by AxelaCare, including required Home Health Licensure, JCAHO, and any other licensure or credentialing as necessary

Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications:


Active, unrestricted RN license in state of FL

Graduate of accredited nursing program

3+ years of experience in infusion therapy and home health experience with specific proficiency in infusion therapy

1+ years of experience supervising or managing a team

Pediatric experience

Strong IV skills

Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Availability for evening and weekend patient visits

Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area
Preferred Qualifications:


CRNI, critical care certification and / or ER certification

Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) programs

Ability to work independently in home or alternate site settings

Oncology and / or ER experience highly preferred

Knowledge and / or experience in HIPAA, OSHA, The Joint Commission or other accrediting bodies
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Job Keywords: Boca Raton, Palm Beach, FL, Florida, RN, Registered Nurse License, CRNI, ACHA, DON, Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager