What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Nursing position at ArchCare?
Company Description
ArchCare is the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York and is one of the nation's leading healthcare systems. The organization offers quality care to people of all faiths through a comprehensive range of programs, including long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, hospice, home care, assisted living, and specialty services for individuals with complex medical needs. ArchCare is dedicated to improving health and well-being, with a focus on compassion and personalized care. The organization is committed to supporting the dignity and privacy of its patients and providing an inclusive environment for all.
Role Description
The Director of Nursing leads and oversees the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include managing nursing staff, developing and implementing care policies, conducting staff training, and collaborating with administrative leadership on strategic initiatives. The Director of Nursing is tasked with ensuring patient safety, monitoring clinical performance, and fostering a culture of compassion and excellence. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Bronx, NY.
Essential Functions
• Organizes and administers the Department of Nursing.
• Establishes objectives for the Department of Nursing and the organizational structure for achieving these objectives.
• Interprets and causes to be affected administrative policies as established by governing authority.
• Prepares and administers the Nursing Department operational and capital budgets.
• Selects and appoints nursing staff to ensure the provisions of quality patient care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week according to the demonstrated nursing care hours required and as set forth in the Code of the State of New York.
• Determines the functions assigned to all levels of nursing staff.
• Directs and delegates management of professional and ancillary nursing personnel.
• Plans and conducts conferences and discussions with administrative and professional nursing staff to encourage participation in formulating departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinates activities of various nursing units, thereby, promoting and maintaining harmonious relationships among nursing personnel with the Medical Staff, residents, their families, and the general public.
• Plans and directs orientation and in-service training programs for professional and nonprofessional nursing staff. Participates in in-service training sessions with other disciplines.
• Approves or rejects field placement program requests with accredited Schools of Nursing.
• Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services throughout the home to improve quality of resident care and to plan better utilization of staff time and activities.
• Hires, terminates, transfers and/or promotes staff while evaluating and stabilizing services in the Nursing Home.
• Clearly defines the duties of each member of his/her staff and develops job descriptions for them.
• Clearly understands labor relations, and keeps abreast of legislation which affects the nursing profession.
• Develops and maintains and effective system of nursing records and reports.
• Reviews and revises resident care policies, procedure manuals, and nursing personnel policies periodically.
• Encourages participation of nursing personnel in activities which promote individual professional growth.
• Participates in community educational health programs.
• Participates in administrative and inter-departmental meetings.
• Assumes additional duties as required by the Administrator.