Director of Nursing - Home Health Care Leadership

Maya Home Care; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Maya Home Care seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the agency's clinical operations, supervise nursing staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with NJ DOH regulations and federal standards.

You will oversee clinical policies, ensure timely orders and documentation, participate in case conferences, and drive quality improvement through QAPI initiatives and regular audits.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all nursing services provided by the agency.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with physician orders and individualized plans of care.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified home health aides, and other clinical personnel.
• Promote evidence-based nursing practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable New Jersey Department of Health regulations governing Licensed Home Health Care Services Firms.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
• Prepare for and participate in state surveys, accreditation reviews, and audits.
• Implement corrective action plans as needed following surveys or quality reviews.
• Review and approve patient assessments, plans of care, and clinical documentation as required.
• Monitor the appropriateness and quality of patient care services.
• Ensure timely physician orders, recertifications, and clinical documentation.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and implement interventions to improve quality of care.
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing personnel.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation, and retention of clinical staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and competency assessments.
• Ensure staff maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Provide ongoing clinical education and professional development opportunities.
• Direct the agency's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Monitor clinical indicators, patient satisfaction, incident reports, infection control data, and quality metrics.
• Analyze trends and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in risk management activities.

Job description

Maya Home Care seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the agency's clinical operations, supervise nursing staff, and ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with NJ DOH regulations and federal standards.

You will oversee clinical policies, ensure timely orders and documentation, participate in case conferences, and drive quality improvement through QAPI initiatives and regular audits.