DIRECTOR OF NURSING IN HOME CARE

Company: BrightStar Care
Location: Kensington
Posted on: May 16, 2022

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 level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and help you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Germantown ("BrightStar Care") employees uphold A Higher Standard. What We Offer: At BrightStar Care, we value our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: -Insurance: Medical; Dental; Vision - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 401(k); - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 compliance with local, state, and federal laws. - Stays informed about changes in 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 Maryland; - Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. 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 and drug screen - 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 the 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 - Ability to travel daily including some weekends, nights, and holidays We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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