Area Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Care Options for Kids connects leading pediatric specialists with families to provide best-in-class pediatric therapy, nursing, and school-based services. We seamlessly integrate into children’s lives by bringing individualized care to children where they live, work, and play. 

Our pediatric specialists are committed to providing high-quality pediatric services that help children and families live their best lives. We empower our community of clinicians to meet children where they are by providing the support and resources necessary to decrease administrative burdens. This focus allows our clinicians to obtain optimal work-life balance.

Position Types Available: Full-Time Hybrid

Clinical Services Are Director primary responsibilities include:

QUALITY –

• Develop, implement, and oversee company Performance Improvement and Risk Management programs including Infection Control, Biomedical Waste, Safety, Incident Reporting, Ethics and Grievances/Complaints in conjunction with the Clinical Services Regional Vice President, Compliance Regional Director, and the Clinical Education Area Director.
• Identify trends within offices and throughout organization to develop Plans of Action/Correction, implement best practices and/or update Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure programs reflect current regulations, standards, and clinical protocols.
• Develop annual training for field nurses on the above programs and other necessary items.
• Advise Executive Leadership team on appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist with and serve on the Compliance and Performance Improvement Committees
• Develop, implement, and oversee nurses’ orientation and competency program including initial, ongoing and remediation.
• Serve as a Back Up Safety Officer for the organization on absences of the Clinical Services Regional Vice President
• Assist with the implementation and roll-out of new technology initiatives as needed.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations for updates for clinical and operational forms and processes on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure company policies and procedures reflect compliance with current applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Ensure occurrence of consistent process implementation across organization.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Recruiter, Clinical Service Directors, Business Operations Area Director, and Business Operations Director to ensure adequate and timely recruiting in all markets thereby ensuring client coverage and minimizing overtime. Introduce new and creative recruiting strategies as needed to increase hires and maximize ROI.
• Maintain high level of communication with Senior and Regional leadership and Clinical Services Directors regarding pending clients, potential issues, new processes, etc. including leading weekly clinical department meetings.
• Work in conjunction with Senior and Regional Leadership, Director of Contract Development, Business Operations Directors and Clinical Service Directors to provide competitive advantages and maximize payer relationships.
• Continue to support and facilitate organization growth, specifically pediatric skilled agency business, by assisting Regional and Local Leadership.
• Maintain a high level of client and caregiver satisfaction by quick follow-up and resolution to escalated issues, appropriate matching of client needs and caregiver skill, etc.
• Be available during office hours for surveys and after hours for issues that arise.
• Identify any clinical or compliance gaps that exist and provide solutions to remedy.
• Assist with administrative duties such as needed.

CLINICAL COMPLIANCE –

• In conjunction with the Compliance Regional Director and Clinical Services Regional Vice President, ensure adherence to and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, contracts, accreditation standards and policies and procedures of assigned offices by: Developing and implementing proactive audit program throughout organization including periodic site visits. Identifying trends within offices and organization and developing Plans of Correction to mitigate. Ensuring all applicable verifications, evaluations, competencies, and checks are completed timely.
• Assist with all surveys in assigned regions in conjunction with the Compliance Regional Director by: Ensuring all assigned office licenses, CEMPs and personnel are up to date and renewals/changes filed timely. Providing offices will all necessary survey information and preparation. Oversee Plans of Action or Plans of Correction development and submission for any deficiencies.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of clinical processes, policies, and procedures.

MANAGEMENT –

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