Summary: Assists the Director of Nursing with administrative duties and the supervision of nursing staff.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

• Valid RN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

• Seven years experience in nursing, two years of which was supervisory in a long-term care environment.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates the performance of the nursing department and recommends improvements.
• Makes recommendations for training or work modification to the DON regarding nursing staff performance.
• Ensures nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.
• Monitor Nursing Staff breaks to assure compliance.
• Assist with disciplinary matters.
• Monitor noise level and Resident satisfaction.
• Follow up with Resident and Family concerns in a timely manner.
• Represents the DON at meetings, in the community, and assumes responsibility for nursing operations in the DON’s absence.
• Ensures nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.
• Conducts daily rounds on resident hallways to assure exceptional quality of care is being given.
• Along with the SDC nurse, makes recommendations for nursing staff trainings, education and/or in-services.
• Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local standards.
• Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
• Review 24 hour report then check to be sure documentation is complete for:falls, ABT, Skin Tears, Behaviors, Decubs, Abnormal Labs, Admits/Re-Admits.
• Monitors and audits charts for accuracy for Admissions, Re-admissions, BMs, etc.
• Monitors admission checklist.
• Check medication orders on all new admissions and re-admissions.
• Assist with narcotic returns to pharmacy.
• Monitor and initiate PIPS in coordination with the nursing administrative team.
• Attend QAPI quarterly and participate as indicated.
• Participate in on-call rotation with fellow Administrative Nurses.
• Participates in meetings and committees to address resident care issuses such as:
• IDT
• WWI
• Restorative Program
• Attends weekly Medicare meetings.
• Participates in Angel Rounds program as indicated.
• Assist Nurses/CNAs on halls as needed.
• Cover desk/halls as needed.
• Backup for med aides.
• Backup for DON in her absence (Interim DON if the situation applies).
• Assist DON as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members,and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations and Central Continuing Care policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.

Disclaimer:

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