Director of Nurses

Director of Nurses for Hospice and Home health.

URGENT NEED: Home Health and Hospice Director of Nursing / Clinical Supervisor.

Katy, Texas - Full-time.

About the Job:

Compensation and Benefits:

• $85,000-95,000+ with signing bonus at 6 months.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Dental, vision, disability, life, paid vacation, PTO, gas allowances.
• BONUS incentives for growth and deficiency-free surveys.
• Access to a company vehicle for patient visits if needed.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a serious, compassionate, experienced, dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our home health and hospice agency as the Director of Nurses. This position will require both field and office duties, with a focus on providing exceptional patient care, ensuring high standards of documentation, and leading a diverse team. The ideal candidate will be solution-driven, bilingual (preferred), and able to work effectively with different cultures, ages, and ethnic groups in a professional and inclusive manner. The role demands strong organizational skills, a high level of documentation, and a willingness to teach and mentor staff.

This position is for both hospice and home health. Experience in both is required to be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage the nursing team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensure the clinical staff is educated, and the development of such is ongoing.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure an organized approach to daily tasks.
• Willing to Learn new things and play a key role in the growth of the company.
• Develop relationships in the clinical community and act as a source of education for non-clinicians for any marketing endeavors.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance of clinical notes and processes.
• Participate with local and federal agencies to ensure successful surveys.
• Encourage growth physically and intellectually.
• Work closely with management in the hiring of talented staff to ensure the company vision and goals are met.

Patient Care:

• Oversee and coordinate patient care plans, ensuring they meet the needs of each patient.
• Conduct field visits to assess patient conditions and provide direct care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care is delivered as a part of the everyday culture.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and medical records.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Conduct regular audits of patient charts and documentation to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations and policies.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to improve patient outcomes.
• Identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address them.
• Participate in QA meetings and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

Education and Training:

• Provide education and training to nursing staff on best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Mentor and support new staff members, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development among the nursing team.

Cultural Competence:

• We are a small agency specifically geared towards excellence in hospice for adults and children, this applicant should be open to spearheading the agency to be a community leader in this endeavor.
• Work effectively with diverse age groups, cultures, and ethnic groups, demonstrating respect and understanding.
• Promote an inclusive environment that values diversity and addresses the needs of all patients.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Experience in both home health and hospice is required.
• Current and valid RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Working knowledge of Kinnser.
• Experience working with or willingness to work with children to bring peace to hurting families..
• Bilingual (preferred)- Stipend pay for Spanish speaker.
• Able to audit and correct simple errors in clinical charts by communicating and teaching documentation to fellow clinicians within three days of the note's submission.
• Thorough understanding of leading an IDT meeting while charting in Kinnser.
• Able to rally participation in IDT meetings.
• Effectively organize and lead a clinical staff in the field.
• Effectively organize and lead patient coordination in the office for the benefit of authorizations and scheduling.
• Able to audit agency processes and create QAPI reports quarterly.
• Experience transmitting HIS and Oasis.
• Effectively maintain 5-star level performance measures using state and CMS standards.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of current Medicare guidelines and able to ensure compliance of clinicians through education.
• Open to working with families with children and the ability to get these families clinical care either through personal care or human resource contacts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Kind and caring in nature but with the ability to lead by example.
• Proficient using Kinnser.
• Willingness to learn and apply new processes and practices to enhance the company's objective to service the community through all ages and stages.
• Ability to be the clinical face of A Hug Away Healthcare and lead us into a bright future caring for families with home health and hospice needs.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to report to work on time with zero to few absences.
• Flexible and patient with team members and patients.
• Willingness to aid in projects that will enhance the growth of the company.
• Attendance at marketing events when possible.

About A Hug Away:

A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. is not just a brick-and-mortar company; we are one of the best Female Owned healthcare agencies in Katy and Houston (Texas), with a comprehensive team of professional experts with over 35 years of experience. Choosing a dependable, cost-effective, and well-qualified home health, hospice, medical supply, or health help in Katy and Houston, TX, can be exhausting. That is why we are here. We are a women owned Hospice and Healthcare company that puts its customers first. If you'd like to be part of the team at A Hug Away, apply now