What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Director of Nursing (DON) Skilled Nursing position at The Stratford?
Find your new career with a team of HEROES, who are ordinary people doing extraordinary things for seniors. We are dedicated to giving back and supporting our team members, local community, and others worldwide. Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of the Best Awards and help us put People First Always. Come see why The Stratford is certified as a Great Place to Work! Now accepting applications for a RN - Director of Nursing (DON).
This position will oversee all nursing aspects within the skilled nursing environment. Must have a current state licensure as a RN in good standing, must be able to work the clinical floor, have a shared vision with the team, focused on providing excellent clinical care, and present a positive attitude each day. Skilled Nursing experience is required.
POSITION SUMMARY : Overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in Care Services (Healthcare) and residential apartments in accordance with SLC standards, policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Develops, organizes and operates the nursing services for Skilled Nursing department.
- Works in collaboration with the Resident Care Director to provide quality nursing care to residents.
- Ensures that significant clinical developments of residents are reported to their physicians, the Medical Director, the Executive Director and State (if necessary).
- Coordinates nursing services for Skilled Nursing residents including the procurement of outside sources such as Home Health, private duty, Hospice, rehabilitation services, psychological, etc.
- Develops and maintains a schedule of daily rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing associates to assure 24 hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements as well as SLC's standards.
- Orders all nursing supplies, office supplies and equipment for Skilled Nursing.
- Develops and participates in a new associate orientation program, including private duty and agency associates.
- Attends and prepares necessary information for Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy reviews.
- Assumes the responsibilities of the Administrator in his / her absence.
- Serves "on-call" on weekends and after normal working hours.
- Accepts "Manager on Duty" responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
- Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
o People First, Always
o We Exist to Serve our Members
o We Have a Responsibility to be Full
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
TRAVEL : No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
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