BrightStar Care of North Sarasota Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Director of Nursing Local Agency:

BrightStar Care of North Sarasota

Location:

Sarasota, FL

Position Type:

Full Time – salary

Req ID:

2338367
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 own level and with the recognition and help you need. Come work for us and see how Brightstar Care of N. Sarasota/Manatee employees uphold A Higher Standard.

Job Description:

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services. The DON will have overall responsibility for the quality, adequacy of services and supervision of staff. The DON establishes, implements, and evaluates goals/objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality. We are looking to add an enthusiastic member to our independently owned and operated agency. Join the team and see why are are described as “caring, compassionate and cheerful.”
What We Offer (Benefits):
Paid time off
Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
Free Training
On call Bonus
Mobile shift access
Open Door Policy

Location Awards:

Joint Commission Accredited location
2024 HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
2024 Best of HomeCare – Provider of Choice

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 in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Stays informed about changes in the field of 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 the state of Florida

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration
Previous experience in nursing leadership or management, preferably in home health or similar setting
In-depth knowledge of home health regulations, accreditation standards and best practices
Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
Ability to manage and direct staff
Exceptional nursing assessment skills
Excellent customer service, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to build quality and implement improvements within the operation
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
Vaid and current CPR certification
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Experience using EMR and other healthcare software
Ability to travel daily, if needed including weekends
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.