Director of Nursing - Lakewood, United States - Aveanna Healthcare LLC

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    Position Overview

    The RN Clinical Director is responsible and accountable for the planning, organizing, directing and evaluating nursing services for our Tacoma, WA location.

    The Clinical Director (CD) is responsible for the management of all operational services for their location of responsibility. Working within the federal, state, and regional regulations covering home health the Clinical Director works innovatively to meet the needs of our exceptional patients while fulfilling the Aveannas mission of future growth. Collaborating closely with the Area Clinical Director, the CD establishes and participates in program development and implementation. The location nursing team members report up through the CD who oversees hiring, discipline, training, and all nursing related items.

    Schedule:?Monday Friday?- 8am to 5pm

    *Occasional evening/weekend visits may arise

    Salary: $100,000 - $110,000/ YR + Monthly incentive potential plus cell phone and Mileage Reimbursement

    Why Choose the Clinical Director Role at Aveanna?

    • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Company-Paid Life Insurance
    • Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Days
    • Accrued PTO hours
    • Easy access to state-of-the-art technology for electronic charting during point of care
    • 24/7 Team Support for direct clinical and scheduling assistance

    Essential Job Functions
    Assign patients for day-to-day management to nursing coordinators and/or Nursing Supervisors/Managers
    Maintain open lines of communication with families and physicians
    Evaluate new referrals for admission with recommendations for nursing care
    Monitors clinical status of all patients and ensures coordination of patient care
    Monitors patient care to ensure quality and appropriateness of services
    Monitor staffing patterns of all patients
    Ensure compliance with Nurse Practice Act
    Evaluate and supervise staff based on mutually agreed upon goals in job descriptions
    Ensure that the RN supervisors/clinical care managers are aware of any updated policies and procedures
    Support and assist in registry nurse hiring, orientation and education PRN
    Maintain awareness of third party payer rules and regulations
    Assist and support marketing efforts
    Maintain awareness of monthly budget
    Maintain effective interdepartmental communication
    Performs and provides direct patient care as appropriate and needed
    Participates in location administrative and clinical call as needed
    Perform on site supervisory visits to assess client, family, environment, and clinical care givers and complete follow-up documentation as needed

    Requirements
    Registered Nurse, Associates/Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
    Current Nursing License
    One year of management experience
    Clinical experience of 3 to 4 years in the last 5 years as per state and/or federal laws and regulations, dependent on education level
    Valid Drivers License and Acceptable MVR

    Preferences
    One to two years pediatric/neonatal experience preferred
    One year of home care experience preferred

    Other Skills/Abilities
    Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
    Knowledge and understanding of compliance with adherence to regulations
    Ability to comfortably work with families with limited resources
    Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills
    Attention to detail
    Time Management
    Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
    Good organization and communication skills
    Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
    Strong commitment to clinical excellence
    Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills
    Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
    Excellent organization and communication skills
    Leadership skills
    Ability to train and supervise staff

    Physical Requirements
    Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
    Must be able to travel; company does not provide vehicles or transportation
    Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds
    Must be able to lift 50 pounds
    Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
    Must be able to sit and climb stairs
    Must have visual and hearing acuity
    Must have strong sense of smell and touch
    Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
    Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
    Occasional rapid movement and physical agility in response to the spontaneity of children and those patients with neurological impairment

    Environment
    Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours
    Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
    Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

    Other Duties
    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

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