What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern ME?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY: To oversee and coordinate all medical and nursing service delivery for the UCP/Elizabeth
Levinson Center. Responsible for all administrative/medical functions related to supervision of nursing staff/direct care
staff. Supervise nursing staff (RN’s/LPN’s), CNA supervisor and CNA Coordinator. Carry out supervisory responsibilities
in accordance with the ELC policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assist in the planning and development of Individual Program Plans for
each individual served including
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and appraisal of all Nursing staff and assist each with implementation of his/her job wherever necessary.
- Supervise medication/treatment/ first aide administration as necessary.
- Consult with physicians regarding residents’ medical care.
- Consult with QIDP and provide support to the active treatment process.
- 24 hour on call rotation with other direct care nursing staff for medical emergencies.
- Maintain quality assurance for the department.
- Monitor and maintain all necessary supplies and equipment for the department.
- Auditing various aspects of the program to ensure compliance and quality and reporting those audit finding to administrator and/or appropriate committees.
- Emergency nursing coverage.
- Ensure completion of the BMS-85 forms for each resident according to appropriate timeline and submit to DHHS.
- Review all medication administration records and treatment sheets and closely coordinate with pharmacy contractor in delivery of services.
- Facilitates Infection Control, Activities and Dietary Committee meeting.
- Participate in H.R.A.C.
Requirements
REQUIRED
- State of Maine Registered Nursing Licensure
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a Four-Year College or Technical school and three to five year related experience and or training.
- Five years’ supervisory experience.
- Proof of Influenza vaccinations; Tuberculosis test; proof of immunity from MMR, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis-B.
- Valid State of Maine driver license, reliable transportation with proof of registration and insurance, and willingness to use own transportation for work.