Nurse Manager I, Care at Home

The hiring establishment is a healthcare organization specializing in home care services, committed to delivering safe and efficient patient care. This organization is focused on implementing best practice models and setting practice standards across multiple locations to ensure quality health care delivery. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the company works closely with physicians, external healthcare providers, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care in the patient's home environment. This approach not only enhances patient outcomes but also fosters a supportive and professional workplace culture that prioritizes continuous learning and development.

This position plays a critical leadership role in managing clinical care delivery systems and overseeing practice standards. The role involves significant responsibility in investigating and resolving concerns related to patient care, ensuring that all services provided meet regulatory and organizational requirements. The individual in this role will also monitor the use and maintenance of clinical equipment, supplies, and medications to optimize resource utilization and support the safe delivery of care. As a leader, this role demands the fostering of a safe environment for both patients and employees, maintaining clinical expertise, and providing clinical supervision and competency assessments necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. Delegating tasks aligned with the scope of practice and performing clinical duties when required are also key aspects of this position.

Responsibilities include providing developmental opportunities to team members, building collaborative relationships, soliciting feedback, and promoting a culture of open communication and continuous improvement. The role demands managing designated teams by translating business plans into operational action items, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. A major function is managing care at home operations to support patient care, including the use of data analysis for performance monitoring, recruitment and employee management procedures, ensuring survey and compliance readiness, and budget management.

The position requires managing standardized care delivery through strategic partnerships and operational oversight, ensuring seamless transitions across the care continuum. Additionally, it includes managing local agency contracts, implementing emergency preparedness programs, and leading project teams to meet organizational objectives. Improving operational and technological processes through structured problem-solving and project management is also a vital component.

Overall, this role is ideal for a Nurse Leader with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), possessing strong leadership skills, healthcare industry knowledge, and a commitment to patient-centered care. The employment type for this role is standard full-time, providing candidates an opportunity to be an integral part of a progressive healthcare organization dedicated to improving patient care and operational excellence.