Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing

Position Purpose :

Directs the licensed and non-licensed staff who provide health care and nursing services to residents of this facility on a 24-hour, 7 day per week basis.

Summary of Duties :

• Under the direction of the facility Administrator, The Director of Nursing Services' primary responsibility is to ensure the provision of quality nursing care on a 24-hour basis to the elders of this facility in accordance with Federal, State and Local standards and regulations.
• The Director of Nursing is responsible for the recruitment and hiring of both licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel.
• This position monitors the job performance of the nursing staff, monitors Nursing Department performance evaluations, completes performance evaluations of Care Plan Coordinator, Medical Records Clerk, Nurse Supervisors, all Nursing Direct Care Partners and recommends employee promotions and terminations to the Nursing Home Administrator.
• The Director of Nursing Services monitors the staffing levels of various nursing sections; and as necessary, directs staff rotations and reschedules personnel to meet increased or decreased nursing service demands.
• The Director of Nursing Services develops nursing service objectives, policies and procedures and directs the implementation of these objectives.
• The incumbent continuously monitors Federal and State guidelines and requirements and revises Departmental procedures accordingly.
• This position recommends in-service educational programs geared to the specialized needs of geriatric patients.
• This position also monitors on-going staff development programs for all nursing personnel.
• The Director of Nursing Services functions as a liaison between the elders, their families, staff and the general public - responding to inquiries and providing information on nursing care and services, and may screen prospective elders to assure that staff has the ability to provide the care needed.
• The Director of Nursing Services assures that there is compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and elder assessments.
• The Director of Nursing Services monitors the quality of care provided to elders with dementia and assists in the assessment process for admission to and exit from the unit.
• This position also monitors the success of the Restorative Care Program in providing restorative nursing that maximizes each elder’s existing abilities.
• This position collaborates with the contract therapy company to enhance the quality of care for the elders.
• This position assists with the preparation of the Departmental annual budget and maintains the operating budgets for personnel and medical equipment and makes budget recommendations as to the purchase of such equipment.
• The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for overseeing and implementing infection control, pharmaceutical and physical / chemical restraining policies and procedures, and assures that committee recommendations are carried out.
• The effectiveness of this position will be measured by the facility successfully fulfilling Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services licensure / certification requirements, reaching stated goals of elder, family and staff satisfaction levels, and maximizing reimbursement rates.

Position Challenges

Supervision :

The Director of Nursing is under the direct supervision of the facility’s Administrator.

Qualifications and Position Requirements :

The desired minimum requirements necessary to effectively perform position responsibilities include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing; three years of responsible nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care facility; excellent management skills or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience, and the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing, to complete required Nursing Department documentation, and respect for the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA.

Other Training, Skills and Experience Recommendations :

Computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, dementia training. Employee must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other departments.

Essential Functions (with or without reasonable accommodations) :

The duties and responsibilities included under the essential functions listing have been determined by management to be essential to the successful performance of this position. However, this listing may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required. The omission or exclusion of duties and responsibilities from this description does not infer that the designated employee will not be required to perform additional job-specific duties if the work is similar, related or becomes an essential function of this position.

Physical and Emotional Requirements :

The employee must be able :

Work Environment :

Summary of Occupational Exposures :

Bloodborne Pathogens :

Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as : Category III (Task / activity does not entail predictable or unpredictable exposure to blood.)

Specific Task Exposure :

Confidentiality of Information :

Fair Labor Standards Act :

This facility’s compensation for this position exceeds the mandates of the Fair Labor Standards Act and as such this position is exempt from overtime coverage

Position Acknowledgement :

By accepting this position, the employee agrees to perform the tasks outlined in this job description, as well as other tasks that may become necessary to the position. Failure to perform the duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with the facility established policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action including termination of employment. The employee will receive a copy of this job description and a signed copy will be placed in the employee’s personnel employment file.

Benefits :

Health, dental, and vision care

About Us :

Enterprise Estate Nursing Center is a community owned, non-profit nursing facility committed to providing personalized service with the highest standard of care since 1975. The resident rooms at Enterprise Estates offer a full range of service while our goal is to always serve our senior community with dignity and respect. Residents enjoy a safe, caring, homelike setting in a clean and inspiring environment.