What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Sauk County Health Care Center?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Join our team and make a difference in the lives of
our residents at the Sauk County Health Care Center! A career with Sauk
County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support,
assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate
destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are
searching for an individual who has the desire to provide direction &
support to our nursing team at the Health Care Center. The purpose of
the Director of Nursing is to plan, direct, and monitor all nursing
activities for the Sauk County Health Care Center. Essential Duties
Interview, train, direct, advise, monitor, evaluate, promote, and
discipline unit employees, and approve payroll and leave time. Develop
and update nursing policies and procedures. Consult with nursing staff
regarding resident\'s condition and nursing staff concerns. Monitor
nursing procedures and conduct through audits and on-site inspection.
Develop nursing long-term goals and plans. Facilitate and lead nursing
performance improvement plan. Develop unit annual budget and recommend
equipment purchases. Review admissions to determine level or care
required, approve new admissions, contact referring agency for
assessment, assist social services in determining room
assignments/transfers, and determine Medicare status. Develop and
implement infection control policies and procedures, prepare infection
control audits, and oversees compliance with infection control program
when Assistant Director of Nursing is not present available. Coordinate
nursing policies and procedures with other units. Coordinate restraint
and drug reduction for all residents; review quarterly reviews and
mini-risk assessments for developing resident problems. Oversee
compliance of nursing department in accordance with federal and state
regulations. Interface with state surveyors. Complete Medicare Demand
bills and appeal process documentation. Attend, participate, and/or
conduct Facility and County committee meetings regarding nursing
administration and care. Participate in State and Federal nursing home
surveys, recommend and implement deficiencies. Act as resident advocate
and represent the nursing staff to the community. On call for infection
control procedures and infection outbreaks on residents and/or staff.
And other duties as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Nursing experience with the geriatric population
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi/jobs/4992176/director-of-nursing?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
our residents at the Sauk County Health Care Center! A career with Sauk
County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support,
assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate
destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are
searching for an individual who has the desire to provide direction &
support to our nursing team at the Health Care Center. The purpose of
the Director of Nursing is to plan, direct, and monitor all nursing
activities for the Sauk County Health Care Center. Essential Duties
Interview, train, direct, advise, monitor, evaluate, promote, and
discipline unit employees, and approve payroll and leave time. Develop
and update nursing policies and procedures. Consult with nursing staff
regarding resident\'s condition and nursing staff concerns. Monitor
nursing procedures and conduct through audits and on-site inspection.
Develop nursing long-term goals and plans. Facilitate and lead nursing
performance improvement plan. Develop unit annual budget and recommend
equipment purchases. Review admissions to determine level or care
required, approve new admissions, contact referring agency for
assessment, assist social services in determining room
assignments/transfers, and determine Medicare status. Develop and
implement infection control policies and procedures, prepare infection
control audits, and oversees compliance with infection control program
when Assistant Director of Nursing is not present available. Coordinate
nursing policies and procedures with other units. Coordinate restraint
and drug reduction for all residents; review quarterly reviews and
mini-risk assessments for developing resident problems. Oversee
compliance of nursing department in accordance with federal and state
regulations. Interface with state surveyors. Complete Medicare Demand
bills and appeal process documentation. Attend, participate, and/or
conduct Facility and County committee meetings regarding nursing
administration and care. Participate in State and Federal nursing home
surveys, recommend and implement deficiencies. Act as resident advocate
and represent the nursing staff to the community. On call for infection
control procedures and infection outbreaks on residents and/or staff.
And other duties as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Nursing experience with the geriatric population
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saukwi/jobs/4992176/director-of-nursing?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs