Director of Nursing

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

WORK HOURS: Normal business hours Monday through Friday with evening and weekend calls, additional hours as needed.

Primary Purpose: This position is part of Avail Senior Living management team responsible for the creation of resident-focused, high performance, high-commitment work teams that support Avail of "partnering with families in meeting the challenges of life". The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing the quality delivery of resident services and supervising the Resident Assistant and clinical nursing-staff members.

Qualifications-Skills Needed- Candidate must possess an active RN or LPN nursing license. Candidates with five years of experience in senior living or senior services preferred. Experience in staff supervision required. Strong verbal and written communications skills, as well as excellent organization and interpersonal skills, are a must. Occasional travel required with a valid driver's license and proof of insurability required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Resident Focused Duties:

• Work with Executive Director in building relationships and strong communication with residents and families to aid in their adjustment to Avail Senior Living and identification of the resident's needs and problems. An appropriate plan of service is developed as reflected on care plans.
• Responsible for the orientation, new hire and ongoing training, communication, supervision and evaluation of Resident Assistants and licensed clinical staff members under her/his supervision. Meet with Resident Assistants and licensed clinical staff members to discuss performance issues and complete 30 and 90 day and annual performance appraisals under the guidance and direction of the Executive Director.
• Ensure successful implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and programs within the guidelines of state regulations and Avail Senior Living policies.
• Responsible for the scheduling of Resident Assistant staff, clinical and non-clinical staff under his/her supervision, call-in coverage, and work/shift assignments per direction of the Executive Director.
• Assist with sales process by assessment and education of potential residents, families, and third-party providers/referral sources.
• Ensure that appropriate associate counseling and disciplinary actions occur with approval from the Executive Director.
• Participate in care plan conferences to discuss the residents' status and review appropriate service plan and medication regimen.
• Inform Executive Director of any concerns or changes related to the residents' physical, cognitive, or emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure accurate Medication Administration Records (MARS), communicate medication changes to the pharmacy, and conduct QA audits of Medication Administration Records and medication cart(s) as indicated.
• Assist the Avail Senior Living management team in the scheduling of ancillary services such as podiatry, dentistry, therapies, pharmacy consultation and other similar services.
• Develop and maintain service records and medical charts for residents and work with associates to assure all required documentation is provided.

Administrative Duties/Staff Management:

• Provide information about the Avail Senior Living when the Executive Director is not available.
• Visit residents temporarily out of the community weekly to assess and ensure coordination of care.
• Maintain a current inventory and replenish resident care supplies as budgeted.
• Complete Workers' Compensation paperwork and Employer First Report of Injury as necessary in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Manage Associate hours by conduction a regular review of time clock and labor reports.
• Plan and carry out special duties or projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Other Duties:

• Attend or complete (CEUs) in-service education programs to meet Community and licensure educational requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, associate, and community records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the Community.
• Other duties as directed by the Regional VP of Operations.

Working Conditions:

• May work beyond normal business hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Assist in the evacuation of residents of residents during emergency situations.
• Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of the organization, which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning, and stretching. Finger and had dexterity required. Visual and hearing acuity essential. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions necessary. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations required.

Acceptance Statement:

I have carefully read, understand, and accept the duties as described in the job description, including the qualifications and requirements of the position, and, as an associate of Avail Senior Living, I certify that I am mentally capable and physically able to perform the essential functions of the position without any restrictions. I understand Universal Precautions Risk Classifications Categories may apply to this position and that I may be exposed to AIDS, HIV, and hepatitis B viruses. I further understand my employment if of an "at will: nature, which mean that I may resign at any time or may be discharged at any time with or without cause.

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