DIRECTOR OF NURSING

BrightStar Care of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care agency is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee clinical services and ensure quality care. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with extensive clinical experience, ready to lead a compassionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Flexible scheduling and competitive compensation are part of our offering.

Benefits

401(k)

Competitive pay

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

Mileage reimbursement

Generous paid time-off plans

Continuing education paid

Referral bonus

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Employee of the month

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in Colorado required.
• Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience, with home health agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall direction of home health clinical services.
• Supervises and educates nursing personnel.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Skills

Supervision

Client Management

Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Exceptional Nursing Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse License in Colorado

Graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program

Job description

Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and helps you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Colorado Springsemployees uphold A Higher Standard.

Job Description:

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services. The DON will have overall responsibility for the quality, adequacy of services and supervision of staff. The DON establishes, implements, and evaluates goals/objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality. We are looking to add an enthusiastic member to our independently owned and operated agency. Join the team and see why are are described as “caring, compassionate and cheerful.”

What We Offer:

· 401(k)

· Competitive pay DOE / TBD by Owner

· Insurance:

o Medical

o Dental

o Vision

o Life Insurance

·Mileage Reimbursement for clinical / administrative positions

· Generous Paid Time-Off Plans

· Part of a team with RN Oversight

· Employee referral bonus

· Weekly pay w/ direct deposit

· Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated

· We promote from within

· Paid continuing education

·Employee of the month

· Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments

· Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device. Online or offline

· Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!

We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:

· We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments

· Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based

Responsibilities

· Provides care as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act.

· Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s nursing needs.

· Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.

· Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers agency policies and procedures.

· Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel/care-giving staff.

· Plans and implements in-service and training programs.

· Oversees the maintenance of client clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.

· Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.

· Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care. Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.

· Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.

Requirements

· Current unrestricted RN license in Colorado.

·Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program

· Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience with one (1) year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred.

· Reliable car/auto insurance

· Clean background and criminal record

· Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations

· Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

· Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff.

· Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills

· Comply with accepted professional standards of practice.

· Proven ability to build quality and implement improvements within the operation.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Analytic/Critical thinker.

· Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, staff and community.

· Treat clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.

· Case management skills are a plus

· Policy development is a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.