Director of Nursing

Responsible for management of the nursing services department and for the direction and supervision of all nursing services functions and activities. Responsible for the quality of resident care and ensures that sufficient and properly prepared personnel carry out the functions of nursing service. Is knowledgeable of social, economic and legal issues affecting the health care systems and seeks all opportunities for keeping staff up-to-date in health care practices. Develops, directs the implementation and ensures compliance of standard of nursing practice that promotes optimum health care delivery.

Develops and maintains nursing practice through application of the facility’s philosophy, mission and approved policies & procedures; provides competent staff for all levels of resident care in cooperation with Administration and Staff Development; interviews and explains job duties to the licensed staff; directs nursing office staff to produce optimum resident care and services; directs medical records staff and reviews medical records on a routine basis to ensure compliance; cooperates with all departments to provide quality care and services for all phases of the residents' care and needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Makes rounds to assess quality of resident care and staff compliance.
• Ensures all nursing units are staffed according to residents’ acuity and needs.
• Recruits and interviews new licensed nursing employees; and counsels, disciplines or terminates nursing employees, as needed.
• Attends or assures that nursing representative attends and is active in necessary facility meetings.
• Deals with employee performance issues (counsel, discipline, terminate & monitor).
• Directs and monitors to determine adequate documentation is being done on a daily basis.
• Investigates complaints, grievances and allegations of abuse or neglect concerning nursing service and/or nursing personnel.
• Promotes harmonious relationships and favorable attitudes among health care team.
• Plans and cooperates with Administration on operations, budgets & special projects as requested.
• Collaborates with Medical Director to assure quality care is given to all residents.
• Works in collaboration with Infection Control Nurse to ensure staff education, monitoring for & reporting infections, compliance with infection control policies and procedures & high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility to prevent and control the spread of infectious disease.
• Develops policies and procedures that are in compliance with current regulatory requirements and professional standards of practice to achieve quality care to residents.
• Develops job descriptions for all nursing personnel in coordination with Human Resources.
• Prepares evaluations for supervisory personnel.
• Maintains safety, fire, disaster, blood borne pathogens, tuberculosis exposure, pandemic plans, OSHA and other programs in cooperation with Administration.
• Conducts monthly staff meetings, Team Manager Nurse meetings and monthly nursing supervisors meetings.
• Establishes appropriate health and safety rules related to the work environment of the employees within the nursing department.
• Have ability to manage stress tolerance, pressure and anxiety.

Education/Certifications/Experience

• EDUCATION: Associate’s degree from an accredited school of nursing is necessary. Completion of Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• CERTIFICATION: Current RN license is required. Employee must be in good standing with the state. Possession of a current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR certificate is required.
• EXPERIENCE: Sufficient experience in order to perform daily tasks with an understanding of the duties involved. Must have a minimum of five (5) years general nursing experience, with at least two (2) years in long-term care and two (2) years’ experience in either supervision, administration, consultation or involvement in the long-term care survey process.

All nursing staff.

• The Facility is required to employ Nursing Supervisors 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Shifts may vary based on the needs of the Facility.
• Although unlikely, local and out-of-town travel may be required for training purposes. Average travel expectation is less than 10%.

Our Facility is committed to compliance with program requirements and ensuring that employees understand the value the Facility places on its compliance program. All relevant personnel will participate in compliance education and training programs of the Facility. Employees will be required to have a minimum number of educational hours per year, as appropriate, as part of their employment responsibilities. Participation in training programs is a condition of continued employment. These training requirements will be a factor in each employee’s annual evalu

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.