Director of Nursing

JOB SUMMARY:                        

This position will ensure that the health care needs of all residents are met.  The Director of Nursing (RN) will ensure that staff are trained in care procedures and policies which are current and up to date.  The RN will also ensure that all clinical care is following Assisted Living licensure regulations.  Working cooperatively with the Operations Manager/Assisted Living Director, supervising the delivery of services provided to the residents and supervises staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Job Function: Manage Home Care program including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.

Tasks:

• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.
• Works with the Operations Manager to keep forms updated including policies, procedures, Bill of Rights, and related home care forms and manuals
• Meets with Case Workers regularly, as needed.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Home Care.
• Is responsible for investigating and reporting incidents of suspected resident neglect and/or abuse and reporting these findings to the Operations Manager, supervisor as needed, and/or appropriate county officials.
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of resident, resident’s records and resident’ living environment.
• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be ‘on call’ for emergencies, resident change of condition, and when ULP perform delegated nursing tasks.
• Prepare, record, submit and maintain accurate and timely correspondence and paperwork regarding resident data and billing information as needed.
• Communicates and documents resident data to staff as needed.
• Completes initial assessment of potential residents to assure that their needs will be met.
• Follows the Comprehensive Home Care regulations for providing timely and through nursing assessments for all residents.
• Assures residents maintain residency requirements, reassess, and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Implements service agreements with all new residents.  Reviews and revises service plan as needed
• Assures residents have up to date care plans.  Reviews and revises care plans as needed.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and nursing notes.
• Communicates any changes in resident’s needs or conditions to physicians, resident representative, and county case workers.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications and/or medical conditions.
• Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented with-in 24 hours.
• Checks new medications from the pharmacy medication administration by unlicensed staff.
• Reviews each resident’s Medication Administration Record at least monthly and assures accuracy and appropriate signatures.
• Communicates in staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Documents disposal of medication per procedure.
• Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them.
• Responsible for management of Tuberculosis / Infection Control Program.

Job Function: Supervision of other nursing and Unlicensed Personnel. 

Tasks:

• Supervises, orientates and competency tests unlicensed staff to home care and to each resident’s individual needs.
• Gives input and/or helps perform annual evaluations for nursing and unlicensed personnel staff.
• Supervises, disciplines, and terminates unlicensed personnel.
• Coordinates staff education to include at least 8 hours of in-services per year.
• Meets with staff as needed.
• Provides health and medication training to all new employees as well as continued education for all staff and documents such training to assure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.
• Assures that staff clearly understands and follow all Home Care procedures.
• Monitors staff for compliance of monthly resident treatments as scheduled.
• Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used by home care residents.
• Assures that medication administration procedures are followed properly and discusses any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.

Job Function: Provide support and address needs for programs and services.

Tasks:

• Maintain resident files and appropriate documents as required.
• Assess residents on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met.
• Assures residents continue to live safely in their unit, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Communicates the services to be provided for each resident to staff responsible for delivering the services and assures follow through.
• Inform personnel of changes in resident’s needs and conditions.
• Maintains communication with residents, their families and staff.
• Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers as needed.
• Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone.

Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team member.

Tasks:

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, and other Lodges’ staff including providing backup to other staff as needed.
• Articulate information regarding residents to the team.
• Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries for self, staff, residents, or visitors immediately to Operations Manager.
• Keep the Operations Manager informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.

Job Function: Other duties as assigned.

• Support the mission and values of The Lodges Company.