Director of Nursing (4566)

POSITION SUMMARY

- Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility and ensures that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

- Coordinates admissions and discharges of residents with the Resident Services Department.

- Coordinates training in all nursing department functions.

- Assists with the functions and duties of the Administrator as needed or requested, and acts in Administrators role in the absence of the Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Department, its programs and activities.

- Develop, maintain, and update written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives, and philosophies as required.

- Assist in developing and implementing methods of coordinating nursing services with other resident services.

- Ensure an ongoing quality assurance program by developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct deficiencies.

- Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.,

- Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans.

- Work closely with Medical Director to develop and implement policies, procedures, and specific instructions for individual residents care as necessary.

- Review report sheets daily and follow up on any concerns.

- Review all Incident and Accident Reports daily and follow up as necessary.

- Develop and implement a Nursing Department organization structure.

- Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies.

- Make reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operations of the department.

- Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility and inform personnel of new admissions.

- Ensure that procedures and policies are in place and followed to ensure resident rooms are ready for admissions.

- Monitor residents treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care, and review nurses notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to residents treatment, medications, and conditions.

- Participate in rounds with attending physicians as needed and ensure proper recordkeeping.

- Participate in on-call rotation.

- Provide direct nursing care as necessary.

- Maintain resident confidentiality and treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.

- Know and comply with Residents Rights rules and ensure that all Nursing Department personnel know and comply with these rules.

- Monitor Nursing Department services to ensure that residents rights and needs are met.

- Review, promptly report to the Administrator, and maintain written records of all resident complaints and grievances.

- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, disciplining, and terminating Nursing Department personnel.

- Document and coordinate personnel actions with the Employee Relations Coordinator.

- Schedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday schedules, work assignments, etc. to ensure adequate staffing of the department and to expedite completion of assigned tasks.

- Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to Nursing Department supervisory personnel as deemed necessary to perform assigned duties.

- Participate in evaluation of all nursing department staff, consulting with administrative nurses, unit managers, supervisors, and team coordinators to ensure consistent and timely evaluations and recommendations for wage adjustments.

- Ensure that all Nursing Department employees have valid and current licenses and are performing duties in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.

- Review personnel complaints and grievance and ensure that all personnel are treated consistent with policies and applicable laws.

- Develop and participate in planning, conducting, and scheduling orientation, training, and in-service educational activities for nursing department personnel.

- Maintain professional competence and current licensure through participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and training programs.

- Encourage Nursing Department supervisory personnel to attend and participate in leadership and outside training programs.

- Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the Nursing Department and assist in the ordering and purchasing of equipment and supplies as necessary.

- Forecast the needs of the department, assist in preparing and planning the departments budget for equipment, supplies, and labor, and submit recommendations to the Administrator.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

- Ensure that all Nursing Department personnel attend and participate in all required training programs, including Hazardous Communication and Universal Precautions training, prior to reporting for work assignments.

- Assist in developing and monitoring adequate and cost effective inventory control procedures and make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that equipment is available and working properly.

- Develop and implement procedures to ensure that trained and authorized personnel operate equipment in a safe manner.

- Assist in developing for each resident, in compliance with federal/state guidelines, a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified. Encourage residents and their families to participate in the development and review of care plans.

- Ensure that all Nursing Department personnel are aware of the care plan and that the care plans are used in providing daily nursing services to the resident.

- Review nurses notes and monitor residents to determine if the care plans are being followed and if the residents needs are being met.

- Participate in assessing, reviewing, and revising care plans as required.

- Develop and maintain rapport with all services to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing comprehensive care plans for all residents.

- Attend and participate in various committees and meetings of the facility, provide written and/or oral reports of the Nursing Department, and evaluate and implement recommendations pertaining to nursing services.

- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety standards, written aseptic and isolation techniques, programs for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among residents and personnel, and procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.

- Ensure that Nursing Department personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.

- Ensure that Nursing Department personnel know, understand, and follow departmental policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the Infection Control Plan, Universal Precautions, established safety rules, and fire and disaster procedures.

- Ensure cleanliness and the professional appearance of Nursing Department work areas, nurses stations, preparation rooms, treatment areas, and resident care rooms.

- Other related duties as requested, deemed necessary, or assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

- Registered Nurse with current, valid license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Experience:

- Three to five (3 – 5) years previous supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care or hospital setting.

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing practices and procedures and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term and skilled nursing care.

Skills:

- Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations as required in preparing budgets and associated reports, etc.

- Ability to react calmly and professionally in complex or difficult situations.

- Ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions, delegate duties, and manage multiple objectives, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents/patients, staff, family members, vendors, suppliers, and other contacts, both inside and outside the facility.

- Must exhibit patience and a positive attitude towards the elderly population and a desire to provide a service to the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods.

- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds constantly (up to 100% of the time spent in performance of duties).

- Manual dexterity that allows grasping, carrying, and holding equipment and supplies as needed to perform tasks.

DISCLAIMER

The above listing is a brief summary of the nature and scope of duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all tasks and responsibilities of the position described.  The Facility Administration reserves the right to add, change, delete, or otherwise modify this description, including Essential Functions, at its sole discretion without further permission or authority required.