Director of Nursing

Description

POSITION: Director, Nursing Services - skilled nursing  

REPORTS TO: Executive Director or Health Care Administrator   

FLSA: Exempt  

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.  POSITION SUMMARY:  We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director who will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Clinical Services Department in accordance with federal, state and local standards. Additionally, they will be responsible and accountable for maintaining the highest degree of quality care at all times. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.  

• Directs, coordinates, and monitors nursing care delivery to assure safe, effective, and appropriate care. Ensures residents' rights are maintained at all times.  

• Oversees the assessment of comprehensive nursing needs of each resident using acceptable long term care assessment tools and according to state and federal time frames. Oversees the coordination of care plans for each resident.  

• Works with other team members to monitor day to day care levels of residents for quality assurance and to verify appropriate levels of care are established according to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels.  

• Maintains care plans for each resident; monitors medication and treatment schedules; works with attending physicians to ensure care plans are followed; and provides direct care when required.  

• Establishes and implements Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program for improved resident care, and quality of life programs according to company policies and as required by federal regulations.  

• Participates in Community Surveys completed by authorized government agencies.  Monitors the community Quality Indicators and survey reports. Assists with the development of Success Plans of identified areas of opportunity.  

• Develops and implements a Clinical Services organizational structure. Determines  staffing needs; recruits, selects, hires, and orients nursing staff/direct care personnel.  Assists the Human Resource Director and Health Care Administrator with recruitment and selection of Clinical Services Associates. Completes associate performance evaluations and disciplinary action as needed. Delegates’ authority to supervisory/lead staff.  

• Reviews complaints and grievances filed by personnel and/or residents. Reports and  investigates all allegations of abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.  Reports suspected or known violations of disclosure of resident protected health information.  

• Coordinates ancillary services.  

• Oversees the coordination of MDS to ensure timeliness of submissions.  

• Maintains the policy and procedures that govern day-to-day functions in the Clinical  Services Department. Develops, implements, and ensures nursing standards and  department operation standards meet or exceed federal and state regulatory  requirements. Plans, develops, and implements the Clinical Systems in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long term care.  

• Assists in preparing the nursing department’s budget; prepares monthly variance report; monitors equipment and supplies. Maintains Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements according to established categories.  

• Plans, develops, and implements safe practices for resident safety in accordance with state, federal, and OSHA regulations, and ensures that policies and procedures in regard to resident safety are followed by staff and by residents. Develops and implements safety standards and regulations for equipment, supplies, and resident care rooms.  

• Assists the Quality Improvement Nurse in establishing infection control and immunization processes, and in developing and delivering training programs to meet continuing education requirements.  

• Serves on and attends various committees of the community as appointed by the Health Care Administrator. Evaluates and implements recommendations from the various committees pertaining to Clinical Services.  

• Oversees, manages and delegates all roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Clinical Services and the Quality Improvement Nurse, Clinical Services.  

• Completes other duties assigned.  This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced  position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.  

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:  

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.   

• Must possess a minimum of three to five years related supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience including one year of management experience.  Long term care experience required.  

• Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department.  

• Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.  

• Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.   

• Must have working knowledge of a functional discipline.   

• Effective written and oral communication skills.   

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.   

• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality regarding patient and staff information.  

• Possesses basic level computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel.   

• Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis and a calm environment.