Director of Nursing

Team Select Home Care; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations in a long-term care setting. This pivotal role involves supervising clinical personnel, ensuring high-quality patient care, and adhering to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to foster an environment of continuous improvement. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and excellence in healthcare, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patients' lives and the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

401(k)

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Must have a registered nurse license in the state of practice.
• 3 years of home health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical management of the LTC division.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and agency policies.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team services and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Management

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Education

Unencumbered RN License

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a clinical manager who assists the Area Director of Clinical Operations (ADCO) and is responsible for the supervision/oversight of all patient care services and clinical personnel in an assigned location/branch of the Long Term Care (LTC) Division. The DON strives to provide the highest quality of patient care and oversight while achieving excellent outcomes in a patient-centered environment. In this role, you will report to the Area Director of Clinical Operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for hiring, evaluating and terminating clinical personnel

Monitors equipment for appropriate use and takes steps to keep misuse to a minimum

Immediately investigates and resolves any accident, incident, lost articles, property loss, drug diversion, abuse/neglect and/or unusual occurrence(s) and initiates reports to the ADCO as necessary

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall day to day clinical management of the LTC division branch ensuring supervision, competency, evaluation and planning for the clinical staff

Ensures oversight clinically of: making patient and personnel assignments, coordinating patient care, ensuring Patient’s Rights are adhered to, coordinating referrals, assuring that patient needs are continually assessed, and assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized care plan(s)

Understands and adheres to all applicable regulations, accrediting standards, and federal, state, and local laws and established Agency policies and procedures

Available at all times during operating hours and participates in all activities relevant to the professional services furnished, including the development of qualifications and the assignment of personnel

Able to supervise, guide and develop patient care, personnel requirements, competency skills

Consults with the ADCO to determine a staffing pattern which will accomplish stated objectives and promote a maximum level of utilization of patient carestaff while promoting a viable financial environment

Ensures that when applicable disciplinary action is necessary it is instituted, interpreted and documented. Responsible for all follow-up action on disciplinary action(s)

Communicates effectively with the Human Resources (HR) department

Responsible for the timely and complete orientation of new patient care personnel

Supports policies/procedures and uses appropriate channels for changes of such policies, if applicable

Responsible for the coordination of interdisciplinary team services and the documentation of care coordination

Ensures that all case conferencing efforts for patients are coordinated on a schedule addressing high volume, high risk and problem prone cases

Meets corporate goals for clinical metrics

Ensures completion of accurate and timely documentation and staff knowledge/completion of best practices according to Agency policy

Understands professional boundaries and ensures that clinical staff is trained in professional boundaries

Ensures that coordination of care and documentation occurs between staff and patient/family/caregiver /assigned representative and facility and other outside agencies

Ensures that the following information/instruction is given in writing to the patient/caregiver/representative: visit schedule with frequency of visits, complete Medication Profile, any treatments to be administered by agency staff (POC), any other pertinent instruction related to the patient’s care needs, and name and contact information of the agency’s Clinical Manager

Responsible for the organization of patient care services to delineate and delegate functional responsibility, lines of relationship and communication to provide safe and therapeutically effective service

Responsible for the coordination of Agency’s services with the services of other community agencies and documentation of that coordination

Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information

Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality; fulfills job related requirements without regard to time involved

Serves as a resource person to clinical staff

Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians and referral sources

Investigates, resolves and reports any problem relating to patient care and/or employee well- being

Attends pertinent continuing education programs as assigned by ADCO and shares information with staff

Responsible for the LTC branch ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Responsible for the identification of goals related to patient outcomes and coordinating, participating, and reporting of activities and outcomes results. Understands/ensures that all QAPI meetings and reports are collated and presented

Understands the EMS Plan and assists the Director of Operations in activating and documenting the plan

Functions as LTC branch infection control manager

Responsible for the review of patient medical records for compliance with federal, state and local laws, accrediting organization standards (if applicable), and Agency policies and guidelines

Assists Clinical Supervisor (CS) in conducting patient care conferences, staff meetings and ensures documentation

Ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are available

Uses statistical data to determine quality and quantity/utilization of services

Participates in personal professional growth and development

Understands and promotes the goals of the Compliance Plan

Ensures Agency personnel have current clinical information and current practices

Must be able to perform nursing functions in times of staff shortage

Available/assists with staffing visit assignments and on-call

Participates in other administrative functions as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency

Ability to learn, absorb and apply professional training

Ability to organize work procedures, assume responsibility and effectively supervise others

Demonstrates excellent problem-solving techniques and abilities

Demonstrates effective knowledge of the federal and state regulations governing home health agencies and the ability to ensure compliance with them

Able to effectively deal with change

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment

Ability to work with varied individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

Unencumbered professional registered nurse license in the state(s) in which practicing; Undergraduate degree (preferred)

Three years home health nursing experience (preferred)

At least two years healthcare experience in the field of supervision including one-year supervisory experience in home care or a closely related service (preferred)

Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time

401(k)

Referral Program

Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 / salary with bonus

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.

About Us

Team Select Home Care is dedicated to transforming lives by providing compassionate, high-quality in-home care. Founded in 2008, our mission is to change lives for the better. We advocate for families in need, treat our patients like the heroes they are, and empower our team members to make a meaningful difference every day.

We specialize in long-term adult and pediatric private duty nursing, personal care services, and family caregiving programs, all with a personalized, patient-centered approach. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do, from the way we care for our patients, to how we support our team.

We believe that our employees are the heart of our mission, and we’re dedicated to your growth and well-being. At Team Select, you’ll find opportunities for continuous training, career advancement, and professional development.