Nursing Manager

The Head Nurse for Home Healthcare Services will oversee and manage nursing staff providing in-home care to patients. This role requires strong leadership skills to guide a diverse team, manage the operational aspects of home healthcare delivery, and utilize technical tools like Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting. The ideal candidate will ensure quality care is delivered to patients in their homes while optimizing team performance and managing administrative functions effectively.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and Team Management: Lead, supervise, and coordinate a team of home healthcare nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care. Create and manage nurse schedules to ensure timely and adequate coverage for patient visits. Train, mentor, and support nursing staff to deliver care following best practices and safety protocols. Conduct performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and development within the team.Clinical Oversight: Oversee the clinical care provided by the nursing team, ensuring it meets regulatory and quality standards. Review and approve patient care plans, ensuring they are tailored to each patient’s specific needs and conditions. Provide clinical guidance and intervention in complex or critical cases when needed. Ensure all nurses are trained and compliant with infection control, medication administration, and home safety procedures. Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans to improve the quality of care.Operational Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of home healthcare services, ensuring smooth workflow and high productivity. Maintain and update patient records, schedules, and care plans using data management systems. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including patient privacy and safety requirements. Oversee inventory and ensure nursing staff have the necessary medical supplies and equipment for in-home care.Technical Skills and Data Management: Use Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze data such as patient care metrics, nurse schedules, staffing levels, and performance KPIs. Create reports and dashboards using Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts) to support management in decision-making. Track patient outcomes, staff productivity, and overall service performance through data analysis, identifying trends for continuous improvement. Coordinate the use of electronic health records (EHR) systems and other software tools to streamline operations and patient care documentation.Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure that home healthcare services adhere to all state and federal healthcare regulations. Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to improve patient outcomes and reduce risk. Participate in audits, inspections, and reviews to ensure compliance with accreditation standards. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to participate in ongoing training and professional development.Communication and Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers, ensuring clear communication and coordination of care. Hold regular team meetings to discuss patient cases, operational updates, and performance reviews. Collaborate with external partners and providers (e.g., physicians, pharmacies, therapists) to ensure comprehensive care delivery for patients. Report key performance metrics and operational updates to senior management.