DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Description

Director of Nursing

Come join an amazing team!

Our care teams are true caregivers. They serve patients with dedication and compassion and are the heart of our patients’ care and recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, Shreveport Manor Rehab seeks people who share our commitment to providing excellent care to our patients and residents. Our patients are our passion and we invite you to join our team!

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidence by adequate services and staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicates, and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds.
• Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.
• Coordinates nursing services with all other departments including Therapy.
• Responsible for competency testing on registered, licensed, certified, non-certified nursing personnel.
• Establishes, implements, and monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment designed to prevent the devilment and transmission of disease and infection.
• Prepares or reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and to develop effective actions to control and prevent infections. Submits an infection control report to the QA Committee.
• Coordinates and/or develops on-going QA activities for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews, and record reviews. Compiles summary of findings for the Quality Assurance committee.
• Helps the Administrator prepare staff for inspection surveys, instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure, being interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited.
• Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey, and implements any follow- up QA required for any nursing allegations.
• Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, promote participation in care plans, and maintain a high quality of care and life for residents.
• Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs and regulatory and budgetary standards; Assists in controlling nursing service hours and supply costs, including recommendation for the number and type of nursing personnel to be employed and nursing service equipment and supply needs.
• Performs rounds to observe care and to interview staff, residents, families or other interested parties.
• Makes daily rounds and spot checks documentation accuracy and completeness on new admissions, residents with change in condition, residents triggering occurrence investigations, and residents to be discharged.
• Promotes customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns from residents or families about nursing services.
• Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Oversees and supervises development and delivery of in-service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights.
• Proactively develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Develops, maintains and improves nursing service objectives, standards for nursing practice, nursing procedure manuals and written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel.
• Provides 24-hour “on call” service to the nursing center in case of emergency.
• Promotes a safe environment within the facility, which includes fire and accident prevention, maintenance of sanitary conditions and assurance that all nursing personnel understand their roles in the event of a disaster or other disruption of services.
• Assures that an adequate orientation and in-service training program is provided for all nursing personnel.
• Confers daily with the Administrator regarding current status of nursing services and submits written reports as requested.
• Ensures ethical care delivery with adherence to corporate compliance and safe business practices.
• Understands and promotes the Federal, State and company position on Abuse and Neglect prevention.
• Understands federal and state survey enforcement practice and to attain and maintain compliance; educates staff.
• Promotes nursing process and critical thinking in nursing care delivery.
• Institutes organizational structure and effective communication systems, which include all levels of nursing staff to promote effective care delivery and follow-up.
• Designs systems to plan, promote, develop, assess, interpret, validate and evaluate the implementation of clinical programs, policies, procedures and forms.
• Monitors facility incidents and complaints daily to identify those defined as unusual occurrences by State policy and promptly reports such occurrences to Administrator/Executive Director for appropriate action.
• Monitors complaint reports daily for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or the loss or misappropriation of resident property, and participates in these investigations.
• Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules, and safe work practices to prevent employeeinjury and illness and control worker’s compensation costs.
• Ensure 24 hour services such as RN coverage compliance; abuse and neglect coordination compliance, and other services as required by federal, state, local and other governing agencies.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Company Paid Life insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children
• Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life
• Employee Referral Bonus Potential Program
• Daily Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in good standing with the state’s Board of Nursing.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Travel

• As required to attend company meetings, workshops and marketing duties.

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.