What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at AC Employment?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Leadership
- Provide overall leadership and direction for all nursing services within the skilled nursing facility.
- Maintain accountability for the quality, safety, and effectiveness of resident care.
- Provide clinical oversight and consultation to the Adult Day Health Care Center nursing staff and programming.
- Ensure resident-centered care is delivered according to evidence-based practices.
- Promote a culture of dignity, compassion, and person-centered care.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable CMS, New York State Department of Health, OSHA, CDC, and organizational regulations and standards.
- Lead preparation for annual surveys, complaint investigations, and regulatory inspections.
- Develop and implement Plans of Correction as necessary.
- Monitor compliance with infection prevention, medication management, documentation, resident rights, and quality measures.
Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Lead the Nursing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Monitor clinical outcomes including:
- Falls
- Pressure injuries
- Weight management
- Infections
- Hospital readmissions
- Medication errors
- Behavioral health outcomes
- Analyze quality metrics and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct regular audits of documentation and clinical practices.
Staffing & Workforce Management
- Develop staffing plans that meet regulatory requirements and resident acuity.
- Maintain required staffing levels, including achievement of target nursing hours per resident day.
- Recruit, hire, orient, coach, evaluate, and retain nursing personnel.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations and competency assessments.
- Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development.
- Monitor overtime, agency utilization, absenteeism, and labor productivity.
Clinical Operations
- Oversee:
- Nursing assessments
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Treatment services
- Wound management
- Infection prevention
- Behavioral health interventions
- Restorative nursing
- Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with rehabilitation, social work, dietary, pharmacy, and medical providers to coordinate care.
Adult Day Health Care Clinical Oversight
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing services within the Adult Day Health Care Center.
- Ensure compliance with all Adult Day Health Care regulations.
- Review participant clinical status and care plans.
- Collaborate with the ADHC leadership team regarding participant safety, clinical programming, and quality outcomes.
- Support survey readiness and quality improvement initiatives for the program.
Resident & Family Experience
- Foster positive relationships with residents, participants, families, physicians, and community partners.
- Address concerns promptly and professionally.
- Promote resident and participant satisfaction through responsive leadership and continuous improvement.
Financial Stewardship
- Manage the nursing department budget.
- Monitor labor expenses, supply utilization, and operational efficiencies.
- Participate in annual budget development.
- Identify opportunities to improve quality while managing costs responsibly.
Emergency Preparedness
- Participate in emergency preparedness planning.
- Lead nursing response during emergencies.
- Ensure staff competency in emergency procedures and disaster preparedness.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Participate as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
- Support organizational strategic initiatives.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Serve as Administrator-on-Call as assigned.
- Lead departmental meetings and clinical committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Ability to interact with seniors, including those with dementia, and their families in a supportive way.
- Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Expertise with computer software programs.
- Ability to work and problem-solve independently.
Qualifications:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Licensure
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN required, MSN preferred.
- Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in the State of New York.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
- At least three (3) years of experience in assisted living, long-term care, or a related geriatric healthcare setting.
- Experience managing memory care or dementia-specific programs strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of NYSDOH Assisted Living, Enhanced ALR, and Special Needs ALR regulations.
- Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills, with expertise in geriatric and dementia care.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills with staff, residents, families, and regulatory agencies.
- Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.