We rely on our
Director of Nursing to plan, coordinate, and manage the nursing department.
Responsibilities:- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to residents.
- Maintains quality care that is consistent with company and regulatory standards.
- Assumes responsibilities of daily operations in the absence of Executive Director.
- Oversees the nursing staff for the provision of quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards
- Assists in the preparation of annual budget for the living center. Monitors monthly performance of nursing services in relation to budget and intervenes as needed
- Schedules and performs rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care
- Maintains administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care, medications and treatments
- Hires nursing staff, oversee the provision of orientation/training by a qualified Director of Education and retains qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services.
- Reviews employee performance and conducts periodic performance appraisals timely
- Develops and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and patient population
- Evaluates current and potential residents and patients to determine and maintain living center's ability to provide appropriate level of care
- Maintains regular and ongoing communication with the living center's Medical Director to identify educational needs for staff and provide quality care and services to meet the needs of residents.
- Manages clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes
- Conducts daily Clinical Start-up meeting with the interdisciplinary team to review resident and patient status
- Oversees and monitors the Resident Assessment process for accuracy, attends care planning conferences periodically to determine compliance with care planning guidelines
- Collects, reviews and analyzes clinical outcome
- Additional job duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Valid State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification
- One to three (1-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care or acute care. Restorative or geriatric nursing experience preferred.
- Supervises nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible
- Proficient in the use of personal computer
- Must be able to travel, including overnight stays
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
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