Director of Patient Services

The work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating patient care services provided by the certified home health agency. The Director of Patient Services is responsible for the professional and financial operations of the agency, and has direct responsibility for and supervision of all personnel under the incumbent's administrative jurisdiction in order to assure safe, effective and efficient patient care services. The work is performed under the general direction of the governing authority of the agency. The incumbent does related work as required. Note: In compliance with OSHA, this position has a potential risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens (blood/bodyfluids). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved program, or from a non-approved program supplemented by content which can be equated to an approved program, and either: (a) Two years of experience in a management level position in a certified home health agency; (b) A combination of education and experience which is deemed equivalent to the experience requirement as specified in (a) by the State Office of Health Systems Management. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Candidates must possess a limited permit to practice or licensure and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at the time of appointment.