What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nurses position at ODD Fellows Home of Massachusetts?
JOB DESCRIPTION
FLSA Status: Exempt-Salaried JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF NURSING-SUB
Department: Nursing LTC SERVICES
Reports To: Administrator
This job description, defining qualifications, primary (essential) and secondary (non-essential) functions, responsibilities and duties, is intended as a guideline for the employee and manager. The duties listed here are not considered to be all inclusive. The employee in this position performs these and other duties as required, although not listed, which may be assigned by his supervisor or facility Administrator/designee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Management Function Requirements:
Ø Knowledge of compliance with Department of Public Health Guidelines 2023
Ø Assumes responsibility for the development of nursing service objectives, performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel.
Ø Assumes accountability for the development, organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures.
Ø Directs, evaluates and supervises all resident care and initiates corrective action as necessary.
Ø Conducts daily resident rounds, initiates corrective action as necessary, reports problems to the Administrator.
Ø Directs implementation of "Resident Bill of Rights".
Ø Monitors nursing service educational programs to meet the needs of the staff and residents.
Ø Conducts staff meetings with all shifts for purposes of planning, coordinating and implementing nursing service policies and procedures.
Ø Demonstrates consistent ability to manage nursing service problems, emergency situations, and initiate "life saving" measures within the scope of nursing practice.
Ø Assumes responsibility for nursing service compliance to federal, state, JCAHO standards and local regulations.
Ø Consistently operates nursing service within budget guidelines established.
Ø Acts as an intergral member of the Continuous Quality Improvement team, develops quality indicators and reports monthly.
Ø Directs allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility and establishes guidelines for efficient economical utilization of supplies and equipment.
Ø Insures availability of equipment for nursing personnel.
Ø Assesses equipment and supply needs and makes recommendations to the Administrator.
Ø Directs and supervises scheduling of employees within established guidelines for allocation of nursing service personnel on duty.
Ø Recommends the number and level of personnel to be employed to the Administrator.
Ø Conducts interviews, hires nursing service employees, conducts counseling interviews and initiates disciplinary actions as necessary.
Ø Prepares written employee performance evaluations and initiates recommendations for salary increases, promotions, or terminations.
Ø Consistently makes level of care determinations, based on physician's recommendations and plan of care, to assure a favorable "waiver of liability" status for the facility.
Ø Communicates daily with nursing personnel providing clear, concise information as well as specific assignments.
Ø Assumes responsibility in the absence of the Administrator.
Ø Participates with administration, social services and rehab services in the selection process for potential admissions.
Ø Participates in the development of a written staffing plan.
Ø Participates in the development and maintenance of job descriptions for all nursing service personnel.
Patient Care Requirements:
Ø Takes inquiries for resident placement as assigned by the Administrator and initiates procedures for proper placement of residents and level of care determinations.
Ø Accepts responsibility for safety of residents under his/her supervision.
Ø Follows all Resident's Rights policies at all times.
Ø Listens to residents', families', or physicians' concerns and initiates corrective action and/or reports concerns to the Administrator.
Ø Directs and organizes required documentation for Medicare and individual reimbursement systems.
Ø Makes management reports and special assignments and adheres to established time schedules.
Ø Reviews the total clinical record for accuracy and completeness periodically.
Ø Assures that each patient/resident's interdisciplinary plan of care, including discharge plan is maintained and implemented.
Ø Oversees and coordinates nursing services with other professional disciplines, i.e., O.T., P.T., Speech, etc. by assisting and/or supervising in the development of individualized patient care plans, stressing rehabilitative and restorative activities and instruction.
Ø Participates with other professional staff in developing and implementing policies for patient/ resident care.
Safety & Health Requirements:
Ø Identifies safety hazards and initiates corrective action.
Ø Observes infection control procedures.
Ø Follows all facility safety policies and procedures.
Ø Professional Development Requirements:
Ø Consistently demonstrates responsibility, accountability and dependability.
Ø Consistently works cooperatively with facility administration, nursing personnel, ancillary personnel, all facility departments and consultants.
Ø Comes to work clean and neat and consistently presents a professional appearance.
Ø Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner. Strives for continuous self-improvement and institutes continued education, formal and self-directed.
Ø Consistently maintains awareness of changes in rules and regulations effecting nursing facility operations.
General Requirements:
Ø Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the impact of disability upon an individual's, as well as families' physical, emotional, social, economic, and vocational status, taking into consideration age-related issues, and developmental levels over the life span (i.e., the adolescents' need to develop their own identity and cope with life changes; and the geriatrics' need to maintain their integrity and independence and adjust to the physiological aspects of aging), and meets competency requirements for the population served (adolescent through geriatric), as applicable to the job description.
Ø Participates in facility committee meetings and functions on committees as assigned.
Ø Establishes open lines of communication with physicians and consultants and consistently takes follow up action on recommendations.
Ø Assumes accountability for all data contained in the personnel policy manual.
Ø Interprets existing policies and procedures to professional and non-professional nursing personnel.
Ø Accepts "On Call" status for emergencies which supervisory personnel cannot handle.
Ø Participates in the planning and implementation of the nursing service budget.
Ø Establishes good public relations with hospital discharge coordinators and social service consultants.
Ø Performs other related duties as directed by Administrator.
Prerequisites:
Education and Experience Requirements:
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required, MSN preferred.
2. Current licensure in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse.
3. Minimum of five (10-15) years recent clinical long term care experience.
4. Minimum of three (5) years supervisory experience in a long term care facility.
5. Knowledge of managed care, geriatric nursing, PDPM reimbursement systems, OBRA, HCFA, Joint Commission Accreditation and Medicare required.
6. Knowledge in areas of management, labor relations, recruitment, budgeting and finance.
7. Current Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support in accordance with American Heart
Association or American Red Cross standards required.
8. Knowledge of growth and development across the life span required.
