What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing: Full-Time, Assisted Living position at Provision Living Associates, LLC?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Job Title : Director of Nursing
Job Status : Full Time
Reports To : Executive Director
Position Summary :
As the Director of Nursing (DON), reporting directly to the Executive Director, you ensure the provision of quality nursing care in accordance with State and Local regulations while leading the nursing team to provide a top-notch experience to all residents. This role acts as the Director in the community in the absence of the Executive Director.
Essential Duties :
- Oversee the delivery of care to residents to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met
- Oversee and be responsible for the delivery of quality care and services to our residents in compliance with the regulations
- Administer medications and / or treatments for all residents, adhering to facility policies and procedures
- Manage the caregiver staff
- Hire and train employees
- Ensure all Nursing Staff strictly adheres to all medical and communication logs, policies and procedures
- Perform management and administrative duties in the absence of the Executive Director
- Act as first responder to resident emergency response system
- Oversee and implement infection control, pharmaceutical, all policies and procedures, and assures that committee recommendations are carried out
- Function as a liaison between the residents, their families, staff and the public
- Assess potential residents for assisted living, independent living, and memory care regarding the care level and the appropriate placement
- Develop and implement nursing service objectives
- Maintain a safe work environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices
- Maintain annual budget with conjunction of the Executive Director
- Maintain current knowledge of scope of practice for self and staff members, and recognize legal implications when making nursing judgments / decisions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications :
Education and / or Experience :
Physical Demands :
To excel in this role, it is crucial for the employee to be prepared for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues. The physical demands outlined below are indicative of those essential for job performance, and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in carrying out these vital functions. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will routinely engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Additionally, there may be occasional requirements for crouching and lifting items weighing up to 50lbs. The employee's specific vision abilities should encompass the capacity to see both near and far distances.
DISCLAIMER : The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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