Director of Nursing - $5k Sign On 

South Shore is seeking a Director of Nursing, RN to join our teams' mission and believe in our core values! On top of a great company culture and a rewarding career you will get the Bluegrass Benefit:

Bluegrass Connect: You will be provided a personal smart phone with all mobile service expenses paid! This includes unlimited talk, text, and data and 5g hotspot

Quarterly Pay Increase: All full-time Care Team Member will receive quarterly increases

Discounts/perks, Insured for Life, Tuition Forgiveness, and Free Telehealth Services!!!

Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing Services (DNS) plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical care team members. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility of the community in the absence of the Executive Director.

• Implement policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of care team members to ensure compliance; work closely with Medical Director, Health Department, CDC, etc. to ensure current standard practices are in place; recommend to regional office changes in policies/ procedures as needed.

• Assist in preparing budget for the department; administer approved budget.

• Direct and delegate management of professional and ancillary nursing care team members.

• Coordinate activities of various nursing units/wings promoting and maintaining harmonious relationships among nursing personnel and with medical staff, residents, community staff and the public; screen clients prior to admission to ensure the center can provide services.

• Analyze and evaluate nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of resident care and plan better utilization of care team member time and activities.

• Ensure positive outcomes are accomplished for residents; responsible to develop systems and work schedules that respect resident’s lifestyle and ensure the resident reaches the highest attainable level of functioning; make rounds at least daily; follow up daily on each shift to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded.

• Ensure a Continuous Quality Improvement Program is in place and that appropriate followup occurs.

• Ensure new care team members are effectively oriented; ensure an ongoing educational program is in place.

• Develop goals and objectives for the department; motivate and manage care team members to accomplish the same. 

• Ensure medical record documentation and that the care planning process is interdisciplinary, consistent, timely and reflective of resident needs and in compliance with regulations at all times; serve as Chairperson of Care Planning Committee.

• Ensure medical services are provided as required by regulation and that the physician component of the medical record is complete.

• Determine and regularly monitor Medicare and level of care status to maximize revenue generation; monitor Medicare utilization closely to ensure program guidelines are followed; prepare all medical record documentation necessary to submit with Medicare billing.

• Ensure safe working practices are developed and adhered to, and that care team members are knowledgeable in the use of equipment.

• Communicate with families and residents when issues arise; handle complaints and provide education regarding care, as needed.

• Ensure appropriate authority for care is documented, i.e., Living Will, Health Care Surrogate, etc.; maintain close communication with residents and families, community staff and health care professionals.

• Ensure proper infection control techniques are utilized.

• Maintain effective communication with residents and families, community staff and health care professionals.

• Review all care related consultant reports and ensure follow-up on recommendations.

• May be required to drive for company business with personal vehicle.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

• Licensed as a RN in the state employed; license must be active, valid, and in good standing.

• Valid CPR teaching certificate preferred, but not required.

• Three years of nursing experience, of which one year is in a long-term care environment.

• Must have at least two years supervisory experience.

Our mission is to individualize the quality of life of those we care for through the magical culture created from the heart of our care team members!

Our core values...

M - Motivation

A - Achievement

G - Gratitude

 I - Integrity

C - Community

This is how we create MAGIC! Come join our exciting South Shore Team!!!