What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing, RN position at Highland Care Center of Redlands?
Highland Care Center of Redlands is an 80-bed skilled nursing facility in Redlands, Ca. We are currently hiring a Director of Nursing to lead and support the facility and nursing department.
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of your job position is to manage, develop, and direct the overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Administrator and Medical Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinating with the Administrator to recruit and select nursing staff
- Reviewing scheduling and staffing to ensure daily PPD requirements are met
- Working with DSD in monitoring the in-service trainings
- Providing assistance to nursing staff when needed (including admissions, med pass and wound care)
- Making written and verbal recommendations to the Administrator as needed concerning the operations of the nursing department
- Maintaining and updating the policies and procedures that govern the daily functions of the nursing department
- Developing and conducting performance evaluations for annual reviews of nursing staff
- Reviewing residents discharge plans
- Making rounds
- Assisting in surveys (inspections); and following up with corrective measures
- Monitoring the facility’s QI and survey reports
- Reviewing complaints and grievances made or filed by staff, residents or third parties
- Reporting occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals as required by state and federal law
- Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
- Keeping abreast of new state and federal regulations as they pertain to skilled nursing
- Attending meetings and serving on committees
- Complying with annual facility in-service training programs
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
REQUIREMENTS
Education / Licensure
- Nursing Degree from accredited school or college
- Valid RN license in good standing
- Valid CPR and BLS card
Qualifications / Experience
- Minimum of 1 year as director of nursing/supervisor for a skilled nursing facility
- Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
- Proficiency with PCC a plus