Ambercare Full Time Home Health Director of Nursing/Therapy

Company: Ambercare
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: September 17, 2020

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Ambercare Full Time Home Health Director of Nursing/Therapy. Position Summary: This position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the company's Nursing Services in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.. Responsible for the supervision and oversight of all patient care services including the development of personnel qualifications and the assignment of personnel. Manages agency nursing personnel and contracted services. Follows up with patients to assess patient satisfaction with the company services. Directs in-services, case conferences, and staff meetings. Ensures that the Agency operates in compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation standards. Ensures that the policies and procedures reflect quality and safe delivery of hospice care services. Maintains and implements standards of care. Represents home health on various committees. Assumes budgetary and fiscal responsibility for assigned areas. Ensures quality care that is consistent with organizational and regulatory standards. Assumes ultimate responsibility for outcomes related to the performance of the nursing staff and professional development. Directly supervises Nurse Managers in assigned branches. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information. Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department. Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements. Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications:. Possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse or the equivalent license and education to practice as a healthcare professional in the State of New Mexico.. Minimum five years of varied work experience as a healthcare professional, of which at least three years must be in a homecare or hospice position, and at least two years of supervisory or managerial experience in homecare or hospice.. Demonstrated administrative ability including knowledge of health care policies and program responsibilities.. Experience in development of administrative policies and procedures and design of programs for compliance with state and federal guidelines.. Must have a valid NM Driver's license. Must have reliable transportation available during work hours. Vehicle must be properly registered and insured in accordance with state law.. Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification. Working conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to success. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The fully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. (Must not have any back lifting/moving restrictions). Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.. Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.. Environment: Moderate noise level similar to a typical office environment with computers, printers, and work activity.. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.. Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed

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