What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF NURSING position at Arden House (2)?
HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCAREPOSITION TITLE: Director of NursingREPORTS TO: AdministratorFLSA: ExemptPOSITION SUMMARY:The Director of Nursing leads the Center clinical team to fulfill the organization’s mission, vision and values. This position has overall accountability for providing leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care activities, nursing practice, and clinical education and development, including continuous improvement of nursing services and staff to meet patients/residents and their families’ needs and expectations. The DON communicates a shared vision for clinical excellence and ensures the realization of high quality and cost effective health care services that are consistent with HIGHBRIDGE HealthCare evidence-based practices and policies, regulatory and other legal requirements, and philosophies.This position is responsible for driving, supporting and modeling a service-oriented culture focused on top of license practice, interprofessional collaboration, employee engagement, quality, patient safety, service excellence, fiscal responsibility, and the overall patient/resident experience. The DON collaborates with the Administrator and Center Leadership Team to drive business excellence, including strategic planning, budget preparation, and effective oversight of resource utilization.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES IN THE AREAS LISTED BELOW:Staff ExcellenceClinical ExcellenceBusiness ExcellenceAdministrative:COMPLIANCESPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college or university with a current registerednurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.2. A minimum of five years full-time or equivalent clinical experience with at least two yearsexperience in nursing supervision in the long-term care setting is required.3. BSN preferred.4. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand thespoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors atthe work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.5. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and inaccordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.6. Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by State).