Director of Nursing

Liberty Home Care Nursing Agency Ll; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Job summary

Liberty Home Care Nursing Agency in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee agency operations and ensure high quality patient care in home health settings. Must be located near Bethesda and able to come to the office as needed. Salary and bonuses are negotiable.

Responsibilities include supervising nurses, ensuring regulatory compliance, updating policies, and participating in strategic planning and budgeting. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in home health is required.
• A licensed Registered Nurse currently licensed in Maryland.
• Must have a minimum of two years of nursing experience, one of which has been preferably community/home health experience.
• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing
• Must have a criminal history background check.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Prior experience as a DON preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the implementation and evaluation of client care services inclusive of regulatory licensure and certification criteria and accreditation standards.
• Directs staff in performance of their duties.
• Maintains policy and procedure manuals and updates procedures and job descriptions as policies and procedures change.
• Participates in the formulation of a business plan, i.e., strategic goals, resource allocation plan(s) and a yearly budget.
• Consults, plans and works with Administrator in policy formulation and programmatic development and implementation including assessing adequate and appropriate staffing.
• Coordinates with Administrator planning activities to develop administrative policies and practices for the agency.
• Consults with supervisors and staff, individually or in groups, regarding clients or programs or service programs.
• Evaluates the program, services, and field personnel.
• Directs the implementation of service goals and objectives.
• Develops standards that ensure safe and effective services to clients and families.
• Establishes job functions, qualifications and job descriptions for each service staff (direct and supervisory).
• Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication.
• Keeps program personnel up to date with state-of-the-art clinical information and practices staff development including orientation, in-service education and continuing education.

Skills

Home health experience

Registered Nurse

CPR certification

DON experience

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Description

Liberty Home Care Nursing Agency is looking for a new Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee the operations of the agency. Liberty Home Care is askilled home health care agency; therefore, experience in home health is required for this position. The DON will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ensure proper implementation of our approved policies and procedures, and supervise the nurses to ensure high quality of care.

Must be located near Bethesda, MD and able to come to the office as needed. Salary and bonuses are negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the implementation and evaluation of client care services inclusive of regulatory licensure and certification criteria and accreditation standards.
• Directs staff in performance of their duties.
• Maintains policy and procedure manuals and updates procedures and job descriptions as policies and procedures change.
• Participates r in the formulation of a business plan, i.e., strategic goals, resource allocation plan(s) and a yearly budget.
• Consults, plans and works with Administrator in policy formulation and programmatic development and implementation including assessing adequate and appropriate staffing.
• Coordinates with Administrator planning activities to develop administrative policies and practices for the agency.
• Consults with supervisors and staff, individually or in groups, regarding clients or programs or service programs.
• Evaluates the program, services, and field personnel.
• Directs the implementation of service goals and objectives.
• Develops standards that ensure safe and effective services to clients and families.
• Establishes job functions, qualifications and job descriptions for each service staff (direct and supervisory).
• Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication.
• Keeps program personnel up to date with state-of-the-art clinical information and practices staff development including orientation, in-service education and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Experience is home health is required.
• A licensed Registered Nurse currently licensed in Maryland.
• Must have a minimum of two years of nursing experience, one of which has been preferably community/home health experience.
• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing
• Must have a criminal history background check.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Prior experience as a DON preferred.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Who we are

Our services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles: the belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, race, color, creed, sex, national origin or handicap(s) is entitled to maximize his potential as a human being and as a member of society.

The aging process is a normal state in the development of any individual and that chronic disease and disability are, to some degree, a part of that process. We are dedicated to rehabilitating aged and disabled individuals within the confines of their residence, in order that they may maximize their contributions and fulfill their goals as a family member and member of society with a minimum of conflict. In accomplishing this end, it is felt that the self-respect of the individual can and will be enhanced.

We also a vital member of its community. As an employer, the Agency practices non-discrimination and strives to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. As an integral part of the business community, the Agency makes every effort to serve the people with attention to current area practices and specific needs.

Our caregivers have over 20 years of experience in the field, and we have all lived in and around Bethesda, Maryland for many years.

Mission

Our mission is to help people continue to live at home in comfort, liberty, independence, and dignity throughout their lives. To that end, we provide the highest quality nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and assistive care services to seniors. We care for our clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Vision

People are healthier when they are comfortable, happy, safe, and independent.

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