Director of Nursing

Southwest Florida Home Care Bradenton, FL 34210, US

The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall direction of the home health clinical services. The Clinical Director establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.

2. Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of home health care services, provided through organization personnel.

3. Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.

4. Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.

5. Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.

6. Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume, which could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.

7. Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors.

8. Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.

9. Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.

10. Conducts clinical performance evaluations annually, or more frequently if indicated.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred

- Valid nursing license in the state of employment

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nursing administration or management in home health care setting

- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and care plans

- Experience working in a home health organization is required

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

- Ability to review documentation for accuracy and compliance with regulations

- Knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and best practices

- Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team building and staff development

We offer competitive compensation packages including salary, benefits. If you are a dedicated nurse leader looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: 401(k) | Dental insurance | Health insurance | Life insurance | Paid time off

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