POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in the management and direction of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. As the Director of Nursing, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Manages and directs all aspects of the Nursing Services Department.
• Makes rounds to ensure that nursing personnel perform their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Makes rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Communicates information to nursing personnel regarding new resident admissions and resident discharges and provides oversight of the admission and discharge process.
• Reviews nursing personnel medical record documentation to ensure that it is appropriately and accurately descriptive of the nursing care provided.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of written nursing policies and procedures.
• Provides written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing services department.
• Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Supports the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Serves on facility committees (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance, Care Planning, etc.).
• Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing services.
• Determines nursing staffing levels to meet the needs of the residents and ensures that sufficient number of licensed nurses and CNAs are scheduled to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff.
• Ensures that new nursing staff are properly oriented and trained.
• Develops nursing staff work assignments and schedules.
• Resolves complaints and grievances made by nursing department personnel.
• Ensures that nursing department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with the facility’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
• Supervises and assists in management of the infection control program including ensuring that personal protective equipment is used in the handling of infectious materials by nursing personnel.
• Assists in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident are performed in furtherance of the resident care planning policy.
• Observes medication passes and treatments to ensure quality.
• Develops, plans and conducts in-service training classes.
• Ensures that adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies and equipment are maintained.
• Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.
• Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.
• If the facility is at a census of 59 patients or less, the DNS’ duties shall include providing direct patient care at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

· 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred.

· Must have, as a minimum, three years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.

Certificates and Licenses:

· Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse license valid in this state.

Other Specific Requirements

· Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.

· Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

· Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

· Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

· Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e. nurse’s stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

· Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires infrequent lifting of more weight up to 50 pounds. Occasional pushing and pulling of carts.

· May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Documentation review: 1 year (Required)
• Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person