Director of Nursing (DON)

Responsibilities

• Assisting agency director with all agency functions, and performance improvement projects
• Establish and develop Company policies and procedures
• Aid with Medicare and Medicaid related tasks
• Build and retain relationships with referral sources, medical personnel, employees, clients and their families
• Internal case management, documentation review, determining program eligibility and payer source, insurance authorizations, and medical coding
• Orienting and training new nurses, and supervising and educating nursing assistants
• Reviewing and updating care plans, clinical records, documents, as well as providing clinical supervision in compliance with the company and government standards
• Managing the environment in order to maintain patient safety, as well as coordinating clinical services for families

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Home Health experience
• At least 2 years of public nursing or acute hospital experience
• At least 2 years Medicare Home Health experience since 2000
• At least 1 year of supervision experience
• Demonstrated ability to direct and supervise staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to effectively communicate with nurses, physicians, case managers and patients
• Highly motivated, organizational, leadership and relationship building skills
• Ability to work in a very detailed, fast paced environment
• Knowledgeable and skilled in OASIS, ICD-10 coding, clinical and case management, and Medicare conditions of participation
• Knowledgeable and experienced with Medicare
• Currently holds a RN license in PA
• BSN or Masters
• Holds a current CPR card
• Computer savvy
• Valid state driver’s license and car insurance

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Part/Full Time
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Insurance:
• Life
• Accident
• Death
• Disability
• Indemnity
• Referral Bonuses
• FSA
• 401(K) Plan