Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the daily clinical operations of resident care within the community. Administrative responsibilities include providing development of future health care delivery strategies, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Achievement of high quality resident care standards which are compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for forecasting, planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing and evaluating all clinical services and programs.
• Assumes responsibility, administrative authority and accountability for the supervision of nursing care provided to those we serve.
• Assumes responsibility, administrative authority and accountability for the Quality Assurance program.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the Nursing Department’s budget.
• Monitors admissions, discharges and transfers to assure appropriate care and compliance with State and/or Federal regulations.
• Ensures that the Policies and Procedures of the Health Center are updated and in compliance with State and Federal requirements.
• Assists in the recruitment and hiring of clinical staff members.
• Serves as a temporary substitute for Nursing personnel.
• May be considered a member of the Weekend Call rotation.
• Serves as a community resource for nursing and long term care related issues.
• Attends in-services and meetings as needed.
• Other reasonable responsibilities as community changes and needs dictate, as requested by the Administrator or ED.
• Other duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities

• Coaches and provides career development to staff.
• Coordinates with Human Resources for appropriate staffing levels.
• Establishes employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments, employee training, time off, breaks and overtime assignments.
• Schedules and conducts department meetings.
• Supervises staff in accordance with policies and procedures.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• BSN from an accredited college or university desired.
• Three years nursing management experience in senior care preferred.
• Experience with current and emerging delivery systems with capability of implementing changes as needed.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid license as a registered nurse in the state in which employed required.
• CPR Certification required upon hire, or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to create a high-performance, effective team that can produce consistent, demonstrated results.
• Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and ministry leadership.
• Competencies needed for this position include strong interpersonal relationship skills, detail oriented, work in collaboration with others, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and personal commitment, possess strong analytical skills, be able to work independently and manage multiple deliverables at the same time.
• Ability to function in a matrix environment and demonstrate a passion to succeed be self- motivated, dependable, committed, and a willingness to see a project through to its conclusion.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

50 LBS

• Ability to access all areas of the ministry throughout the work day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently and 7 pounds constantly.
• Required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds above the head.
• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent standing, walking, pushing and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead, crouching and kneeling.
• Occasionally required to sit in a stationary position.
• Tolerate standing and walking for up to 8 hours at a time on hard and soft surfaces.
• Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Frequently able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as voices and phone calls.
• Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
• Constantly required to detect unusual odors that could indicate environmental issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS

CATEGORY I

Position is Category I of Potential Exposure. Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for every employee engaging in Category I tasks. Frequently exposed to blood, body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles, and sharp objects potentially contaminated with blood borne pathogens or other infectious agents.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated and air- conditioned environment.
• Subject to frequent interruptions by staff, residents, visitors, and volunteers.
• Subject occasionally to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, and visitors.

BEHAVIORAL APTITUDE

• Possess a personal presence characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values.
• Possesses a willingness to learn and apply principles and values in the discernment and decision making process for all matters.
• Creates and maintains a partnership between employees, the community, and those we serve that fosters an environment honoring individual preferences, choices and traditions.

• Reports to: Administrator
• Supervises: Nursing Staff
• Supports: Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Collaborates: Internal and external colleagues when necessary