Vice President of Nursing

Deliberate Community Care of Florida

A subsidiary of

Deliberate Holding Group

JANUARY 2022

DIRECTOR OF NURSING (SUPERVISING NURSE)

The Director of Nursing, Supervising Nurse, hereafter “the Director of Nursing” or “DON,” is a Registered Professional Nurse who is responsible for organizing and directing the Agency's service program. He/she functions under the direction of the Lead Administrator.

Qualifications

· Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Florida;

· Three (3) years’ experience as a Professional Nurse with two (2) years administrative/supervisory experience in community health; or

o Completion of a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing; or

o Completion of a Master's degree program in Nursing, including Public Health and/or Administrative Studies; or

· Public Health Certification, preferred

Responsibilities

· Assists in planning overall development and administration of the Agency as set forth in the policies and procedures relating to the Agency;

· Participates in the development of administrative policies and procedures relating to the Agency;

· Directs implementation of approved work methods and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care;

· Reviews and evaluates existing clerical/administrative policies and practices to determine if current methods provide the means for the staff to carry out their responsibilities and achieve projected goals;

· Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total Agency program;

· Ensures coordination of the quarterly clinical record review program;

· Ensures the accuracy of public information materials and activities;

· Supervises job classifications and job descriptions of professional personnel;

· Selects and maintains a qualified, well-organized staff to provide care for the needs of the clients and their families;

· Modify qualifications in accordance with Florida requirements;

· Establishes staffing patterns, which reflect the quality and quantity of various personnel necessary to plan, provide, and supervise the care rendered to clients and families;

· Establishes methods for coordination of care by all disciplines;

· Gives leadership in promoting and maintaining standards for giving high quality care by all members of the client care team;

· Supervises and teaches in order to improve practice within the Agency;

· Establishes service committees to facilitate and attain the objectives of the service program;

· Consults with supervisors and staff, individually or in groups, regarding clients or families, special programs or service programs;

· Consults with the physicians in matters relating to client care services;

· Periodically reviews policies relevant to client care with the Advisory Committee and appropriate senior staff;

· Promotes staff development by:

o Utilizing capabilities of nursing and paramedical personnel in the development of orientation and staff education programs;

o Recognizing leadership potential and offering opportunities for leadership training and development;

o Encouraging and assisting personnel to continue self-improvement through formal education, educational meetings, and active participation in professional and related organizations; and

o Participating in and promoting cooperation between educational institutions and community agencies to arrange educational experiences for students.

· Provides for continuing evaluation of the program by:

o Evaluating service policies and functions, and recommending proposals for changes or study of problems, which affect the Agency;

o Evaluating the performance of the individuals in the program in relation to established standards and the individual's professional development;

o Evaluating one’s own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth; and

o Evaluating the total service program in relation to Agency goals.

· Serves as a member of the Advisory Committee

· Participates in local organizations and activities relative to the health professions and community health services;

· Participates in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops and activities relating to the health professions and health care services, when appropriate;

· Assists with interviews and hires select home health care personnel;

· Consults with physician when necessary to ensure and maintain safe, efficient, and quality client care;

· Establishes mutual goal setting and achievement standards;

· Actively develops and pursues referral sources, as well as facilitates on-going relationships with various medical and health communities; and

· Works to develop an open positive rapport and relationships with community resources affiliated with home care services

Organizational Relationship

· Reports to President

Special Requirements

· Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation

Functional Abilities

· Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position; and

· Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.