What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Regency Senior Living?
Job Posting for Director of Nursing (DON) - at Regency Birmingham
Overview
The Director of Nursing oversees all medical and care needs for the residents. The director oversees all Department Staff. Ensures the overall mission of Regency Senior Living is fulfilled.
Responsibilities
Nursing:
Overview
The Director of Nursing oversees all medical and care needs for the residents. The director oversees all Department Staff. Ensures the overall mission of Regency Senior Living is fulfilled.
Responsibilities
Nursing:
- Maintains weekly QA and Incident Report Logs for the State of AL.
- Conducts and Maintains Quarterly Care Plans for all residents.
- Responsible for quarterly Level of Care assessments for all residents.
- Oversees monthly weight records of all residents.
- Conducts comprehensive resident assessments (home visits, if necessary)
- Ensures all documentation is complete before new residents move in.
- Ensure EMAR meets required regulations and collaborates with the pharmacy to ensure compliance.
- Participate in monthly clinical conference calls.
- Conduct random chart reviews.
- Coordinate with our Medical Director.
- Communicate and develop relationships with residents, family members, and POA.
- Maintain relationships with home health agencies/ hospice.
- Responsible for ordering medical supplies for the department.
- Required to be on call for any medical emergency.
- May be required to assist with medication distribution.
- Responsible for ordering supplies.
- Collaborates and partners with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical personnel to promote quality care.
- Ensures compliance and staff understanding of company policy and procedure.
- Complete/record incident reports in the appropriate record system.
- Additional Duties as assigned.
- Partners with The Executive Director on recruiting, hiring, training, in-service, and separation for all department staff.
- Reviewing am/pm any new applicants in Healthsource with immediate follow up via phone/text/email.
- Responsible for on boarding reviews for all Department Staff.
- Manages the staff work Schedule.
- Creates residents laundry, showers, and room cleaning schedules for Caregivers to follow
- Conducts a bi-monthly employee in-service as needed.
- Listens to all staff grievances or personal concerns, strong interpersonal skills.
- Conducts periodic reviews as needed and annual reviews for all staff.
- Graduated Nursing School as a Registered Nurse (RN) and has passed Board Tests, maintain current Nursing licensing.
- Must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with other coworkers and relate well with authority figures.
- Must be passionate about seniors.
- Able to work with seniors ranging from independent to those requiring assistance with physical and cognitive impairments.
- Requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, pushing, and walking.
- Must Present a neat, clean, and professional appearance and demonstrate a positive and cheerful attitude towards other associates and residents and their families.
- Must understand that they are subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious substances.
- Strong administrative skills, coaching, and strategic planning required.
- Minimum 3 years supervising position experience in senior living or comparable experience.
- Quality Assurance / Improvement and staff development experience.
- Ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, and work overtime as needed.
- Exhibit good time management and organization skills.
- Possess the ability to handle complex issues.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Work with Integrity and Humility, and Strive for Excellence.
- Serves on leadership team and rotates as MOD.