What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Regency Retirement Village of Jackson?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- RN with current unrestricted license in the state of Alabama.
- Minimum of three years experience in an assisted living, specialty care assisted living, long term care or other human services field.
- Ability and desire to work with the senior population with cognitive, physical and memory impairments.
SUPERVISES:
- Nursing Staff
- Caregivers
- Unit CMC Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall care and safety of the residents at Regency Retirement Village. Will perform or oversee the pre-admission assessments on residents, monitor health issues for all residents and perform re-admission assessments on those who are out of the facility for medical reasons. Maintain current and accurate medical records and individualized care plans on each resident. Establish and maintain good rapport with residents, families and physicians. Ensure provision of quality care for all residents. Will be active in recruiting, hiring, supervising and termination of staff for assisted living and specialty care assisted living. Assist with marketing, education of staff, and other duties as assigned. Establish rapport with other agencies and facilities including: hospitals, home health agencies and outside labs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of organization.
- Ability to organize all records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Monitor health of resident and document any significant changes accordingly.
- Oversee training of staff members on proper documentation, terminology and basic care in order to meet the needs of each resident.
- Education of all residents and staff on universal precautions.
- Educate or schedule outside agencies to assist with education for staff on medical conditions including but not limited to: dementia, Alzheimer’s, the disease process, pain management, and end of life care.
- Supervise staff in provision of quality care and meeting the needs of each resident per the individualized care plan.
- Establish and maintain relationship with family members, physicians and other agencies who may be involved in the care of each resident.
- Work with other LPN’s or staff with scheduling in order to be in compliance with state regulations.
- Maintain current chart records to reflect proper documentation, lab results, testing, DNR status and other various records on each resident.
- Attend in-services, conferences as needed.
- Maintain current required nursing licenses and continuing education requirements. Maintain current CPR certification.
- Assist with marketing to outside entities/referral sources.
- Perform assessments on resident(s) prior to admission, or re-admission after a hospital or rehabilitation stay. Update care plans as needed.
- Monitor and Update Care plans and Medical Exam Forms annually-ALF
- Monitor and Update Care Plans/monthly assessments for MC residents
- Respond to emergencies within the building as needed.
- Address significant change care plans on residents as needed.
- Assist with the coordination of transport of residents to other entities such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, etc.
- Monitor the physician orders for signature and proper transcription of orders.
- Provides an “open door” policy to employees, residents and families to address any concerns or grievances.
- Work with county, state and federal agencies to promote quality care for all residents.
Physical Job Requirements
- Stand/Walk up to 6 hours a day
- Sit up to four hours a day
- Frequently support up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally lift/carry up to 15 pounds
- Frequently kneel, bend, and reach