Assistant Director of Nursing - Hercules, United States - Blize Healthcare

    Blize Healthcare
    Blize Healthcare Hercules, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Our home health and hospice agency is currently seeking to fill an Assistant Director of Nursing position. This position calls for a Registered Nurse with at least one year of home health or hospice management experience. Though we service all of Northern California, this position would be based in Hercules.

    Job Description:
    • The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately.
    • The ADON is also responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered appropriately and for the supervision of clinical personnel.
    Duties include, but are not limited to:
    • Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, record review, and the services provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions, instructs, and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services; and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
    • Attends case conference meetings with personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
    • Conducts record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations. Also participates actively in quality assessment performance improvement program.
    • Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new employees. Upon hire, assists in the orientation of new employees.
    • Planning, implementation, and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs.
    Required Skills and Experience:
    • Registered Nurse with current licensing to practice professional nursing in California.
    • At least 1 year of previous management or supervisory experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospice/home healthcare setting.
    • Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
    • Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment, and communication skills. Understands home health and hospice.
    Benefits:
    • 401 (k).
    • Health Insurance.
    • Dental Insurance.
    • PTO and holiday pay.
    • Mileage reimbursement.
    License/Certification:
    • Driver's License (Required)
    • RN License (Required)
    • BLS / CPR (Required)
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