Director of Nursing

All about us: Independence Home Health  is a well known organization going through a tremendous growth spurt in the State of Florida. Come be a part of a growing and valued team where you experience and background can and will make a difference within our patients lives.

Summary:

The Director of Nursing supervises Home Health services to patients in their place of residence, in accordance with attending physician orders and plans of care, and strives to provide the highest quality of care. The Director participates in all activities relevant to professional services furnishes, including the assignment of personnel.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse and is licensed by the state where currently practicing
• Three to five years of experience in health care / home care, preferred.
• Two years experience in a supervisory position.
• Knowledge and ability to apply community health principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, Critical thinking skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Participates in developing standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective service to patients and families.
• Assure that patients plans of care are developed, implemented and updated.
• Participates in coordinating Agency's services with services of other community agencies.
• Establishes the functions and qualifications for each service position, and coordinates patient care and referrals.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards of all patient related information.
• Addresses all patient and or family concerns.
• Must be willing to travel within region, for patient visits as needed or required.