What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Florida Senior Living?
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Purpose of Your Job Position
Works in concert with the Administrator and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations.
Job Functions
- General Responsibilities
- Residents Rights
- Safety
- Staff Development
- Quality Process
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Oversees the development of the nursing department structure and roles of each position.
- Establishes and manages goals and objects for the nursing department through analysis and strategic planning consistent with the company mission.
- Understands and effects the role of the nurse leader with staff through effective team building, motivation, change management, efficient time management, delegation, stress management and effective and timely communication.
- Facilitates collegial relationships among nurse managers and other healthcare professionals.
- Hires, educates and counsels a nursing leadership team to participate in clinical oversight.
- Maintains and evaluates an environment that empowers and supports nurse managers in problem solving and in decision making to address identified issues.
- Designs systems of share governance in clinical practice and accountability.
- Ensures availability of nursing leadership team members to accommodate staff education; to address resident care issues; to meet with family members unavailable during routine shift hours.
- Attends quality and operation reviews for the center with Administrator and Regional Operations Team.
- Participates in meetings and conducts rounds with the Administrator and Regional Operations Team.
- Provides leadership to the center in the absence of the Administrator.
- Clinical Systems
- Personnel Development
- Resource Utilization
- Fiscal Management
- Supervisory/People Management Responsibilities
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Special Activities/Attributes
Education
Currently licensed as RN in this state; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Must have and maintain CPR Certification.
Experience
Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.
