Ability to work well with peers in a compassionate environment
Strong command of English for communication
Previous experience in nursing leadership preferred
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Nursing Department operations
Develop high-performance teams focused on patient care
Ensure staffing levels and compliance with regulations
Maintain nursing department schedules
Provide ongoing training and support to nursing staff
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work environment promoting teamwork
Flexible scheduling
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The essential functions of the job for the Director of Nursing , requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:
Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
Must possess a valid RN license issued by the State
Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
Must adhere to Viva Senior Living's attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Nursing Department.
Responsible for the professional development?of the Assistant Director of Nursing and clinical staff in their ability to develop high-performance teams centered around exceptional customer service, care delivery, and teamwork.?
Ensures proper staffing levels, regulatory compliance, Viva's Standard compliance, and on-going improvement?to execute the company mission and vision.??
Creates?and maintains monthly department schedule
Provide leadership development to Assistant Director of Nursing and clinical staff
Ensures departmental quality assurance?with applicable regulations, Viva's standards, and business performance
Oversees?budget
Ordering supplies for Nursing Department
Work with the Business Office Manager to complete interview process for prospective employees
Meet with new nursing team members to review training and onboarding schedule
Schedule training for new employees
Check in with new hires regularly to ensure orientation process is satisfactory
Work with the Business Office Manager to ensure Relias requirements and job specific orientation checklist has been completed
Maintains on-call schedule and rotation
Maintains scheduled assignment of AL/KSV staff in ALIS?with the assistance of the Assistant Wellness Director
Primary: Stand up, resident rounds, transition/therapy,?staffing,?QA?(if state required)?
Oversight:?Shift report, KSV Huddle?
Conduct quarterly Clinical Section of the Ops Audit for QA - and reviews to?implement action plans/interventions and reviews with Executive Director separately
Reviews internal incident reports and post falls to prepare regulatory incident report for ED approval and then submission to state or governing body?as necessary per regulations
Prepare new admission charts and readmission packets
Maintain medical records including dismantle discharged resident charts, in conjunction with the Business Office Manager
Provide oversight and guidance for chart audits
File overflow medical records in active or discharged resident's records.
Follow up on any internal investigations of theft, abuse, medication errors, falls etc.,?and collaborates with Executive Director on next steps and interventions
Maintains incidental billing of services to residents
Reviews monthly rent roll to assure proper billing of resident care?to assure budgetary income for community
Schedules monthly department meetings with well-planned out agendas and trainings for departmental needs
Any medical pieces for LTC Insurance Paperwork?
Oversees High Risk residents with potential for move-out due to customer service concerns and care concerns
Assist with nursing care on the floor, as needed
Uphold the foundation of care models and philosophy of Viva to include but not limited to Live More, Care Connect, Mosher Gardens Method, Think More and No Fall Zone
Share On-Call phone every other week with Case Manager
Share Manager on Duty rotation with Leadership Team
In the absence of Wellness staff, be prepared to count in the minimum staffing levels/work the shift
In conjunction with the Case Manager, maintain an adequate staffing schedule and enter into the payroll database.
Act as Manager on Duty via rotation with other managers
Participate in RCA/Med Tech hiring process, disciplinary actions, terminations, supervision and training of Wellness staff
Oversee Case Manager
Perform other duties as required per state regulations
Must adhere to scheduled shifts assigned by Executive Director or Supervisor.
Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
