RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating with the Administrator to recruit and select nursing staff

Reviewing scheduling and staffing to ensure daily PPD requirements are met

Working with DSD in monitoring the in-service trainings

Providing assistance to nursing staff when needed (including admissions, med pass and wound care)

Making written and verbal recommendations to the Administrator as needed concerning the operations of the nursing department

Maintaining and updating the policies and procedures that govern the daily functions of the nursing department

Developing and conducting performance evaluations for annual reviews of nursing staff

Reviewing residents discharge plans

Making rounds

Assisting in surveys (inspections); and following up with corrective measures

Monitoring the facility’s QI and survey reports

Reviewing complaints and grievances made or filed by staff, residents or third parties

Reporting occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals as

required by state and federal law

Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Keeping abreast of new state and federal regulations as they pertain to skilled nursing

Attending meetings and serving on committees

Complying with annual facility in-service training programs

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid RN license in good standing

Valid CPR and BLS card

Minimum of 1 year as director of nursing/supervisor for a skilled nursing facility

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Proficiency with PCC a plus

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