What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DNS) position at Village Health Care?
Director of Nursing (DNS)
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Job Summary :
Village Health Care in Gresham, Oregon is seeking a Director of Nursing (DNS) thatwill plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the facility’s nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, as may be directed by the Executive Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Essential Functions :
- Responsible for the delivery of nursing services to include planning, implementing, and evaluating the care plan of each resident to maximize resident quality of life and quality of care with the integration of resident rights.
- Responsible for making sure that there is adequate staff in number and ability to maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing for each resident that meets the state and federal regulations.
- Keeps the facility in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations and that resident and staff information is made available only according to the state or federal regulations.
- Maintains safety rules and procedures that incorporate federal and state regulations and company policies.
- Observes, mentors, and trains new and current staff including RN, LPN, CNA's to facility’s programs, policies and procedures and holds staff accountable for duties assigned.
- Keeps the Executive Director up to date on resident changes, staffing changes and service plan changes.
- Attends and participate in continuing education programs keeping CEUs credits up to date and attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
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Benefit Highlights :
Village Health Care
3955 SE 182nd Ave, Gresham, OR 97030, USA
Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
