Director of Nursing

About us

We are professional, supportive, and customer-centric, and a fun Nursing home to work in with no agency staff and a good skilled mix.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-orientated Director of Nursing "DON."

Description

Executes the goals and objectives of the nursing department regarding patient/resident rights and patient/resident care and reflects the mission statement of the facility. Serves as a role model to nursing staff while facilitating outcomes-based care delivery, cost management, and enhanced customer satisfaction within the context of an interdisciplinary framework.

Provides leadership and direction for the nursing staff while being responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Department including scheduling and training. Ensures nursing staff's compliance with all facility and nursing policies and procedures as well as compliance with regulatory requirements.

Provides leadership and direction for the nursing staff while being responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Department including schedulaing and training. Ensures nursing staff's compliance with all facility and nursing policies and procedures as well as compliance with regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Interpret and execute administrative, nursing and resident/patient care policies

· Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Nursing

· Direct systems and programs within the department designed to meet regulatory standards

· Assess, coordinate, plan and implement the systems required to deliver a high standard of care to patients/residents

· Define, establish, implement and maintain the standards of care to be delivered Develop the policies and procedures required to meet the standards of care

· Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures established by the department and the facility

· Meet with staff regularly in planning the clinical services, programs and activities of the department and to identify and correct problem areas and improve services

· Make reports and recommendations to the Administration concerning the activities of the department

· Establish an interdisciplinary framework within which nursing services can be coordinated to ensure that residents' needs will be met

· Review all incident and accident reports before submitting to Administration and the Medical Director Plan and maintain a Master Staffing Plan

· Establish and maintain qualifications and functions for each nursing position Collaborate with other departments and disciplines in meeting the residents' needs

· Recommend standard supply levels and equipment purchases to the Administrator

· Actively participate in committees such as QA/PI, Infection Control, Safety, Ethics, Leadership and others

· Investigates reports of resident abuse and reports findings to Administration and DOH when appropriate

· Participates in pre-admission screening process for all resident referrals

· Oversee CMI data collection and submission to DOH

· Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies

· May make determination of death when necessary

· Participate in QA/PI Programs by providing for the collection and analysis of data for the continuous quality improvement program

· Oversee performance improvement activities as outcome measurements necessitate

· Identify areas for improvement in the systems of care delivery

· Ensure the nursing units are adequately supplied with medical, nursing, linen, and stationary supplies in order to perform nursing tasks and patient/resident care

· Ensure residents’ safety in accordance with resident safety program

· Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programs

· Participate in mandatory in-service and job training programs

· other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed

· Comprehensive knowledge of OBRA, State Rules and Federal Regulations

· Must be CPR/BLS certified

· Computer and word processing skills great emailing skills

· Two years of clinical nursing experience in acute Nursing Home setting

· Must be able to read, write and speak the English language, knowledge of other languages helpful

· The ability to deal effectively and professionally with emotional patient/residents, visitors or family members

· The ability to relate to geriatric, informed and sub-acute population

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Director of Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $115,000