Job Description: 

Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) upholds the EverTrue mission of "Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest" by providing clinical leadership and oversight of resident care and services.

Job Responsibilities

1. Oversees the operation of nursing care and services and the staff delivering them

2. Promotes the highest standards of excellence in resident care

3. Sets objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department

4. Ensures regulatory compliance and resolves deficiencies when needed

5. Ensures appropriate reporting to outside agencies

6. Delegates to clinical administrative staff as appropriate

7. Collaborates with other departments and professionals to streamline operations to maintain a safe, comfortable, and functional environment

8. Ensures equipment and supplies are managed appropriately

9. Manages relationships with vendors to assure the highest quality of services are provided

10. Ensures appropriate documentation is entered into the electronic medical records (EMR) system

11. May assume daily operations of the facility in the Administrator’s absence

12. Responsible for achieving satisfactory survey results within each component of the CMS 5-star rating system

13. Responsible for fiscally managing the nursing budget as it relates to supplies, pharmacy and proper care management in accordance with state and CMS regulations

14. Ensures, and may provide, ongoing staff education and competencies to professional and non-professional staff

15. Conducts routine meetings including but not limited to clinical start up, QAPI, Medicare, appropriate care, wound and pharmacy, and nursing; schedules and performs resident/patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care; reviews reports and makes recommendations or provides assistance regarding care, treatment, and placement of patients.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience with 2 years management experience
• Current RN licensure in state of practice; B.S. in nursing or related field desired
• Must be CPR BLS (basic life support) certified
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare legal regulations and best practices
• Aptitude for problem solving
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing specific to older adults
• Strong ability to lead and develop staff
• Excellent communication and people skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 45 lbs.

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat).  Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members.  Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.  Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.  Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards and EverTrue policies and procedures.

Additional Information:

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