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Job description
The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing (DON) is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The position is charged with responsibility to ensure that the highest quality of care is delivered consistently to the resident population.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practice within the facility
Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services in the nursing department
Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern the nursing services within the facility
Monitors all aspects of patient care
Understands and reviews the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations
Ensures that all health, fire, safety, and sanitation codes are carried out in accordance with the facility’s disaster and OSHA plans
Oversees, directs, and coordinates nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices Oversees the recruitment, selection, and hiring of nursing personnel
Conducts frequent rounds on a daily basis to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their essential functions in accordance with facility clinical policy and state/federal guidelines and regulations
Ensures annual evaluations are performed on all nursing staff, counsels and/or disciplines personnel according to established personnel policies
Develops and/or oversees in-service education programs for the nursing department in compliance with required in-service regulations
Develops staff schedules in accordance with clinical needs of resident populations
Oversees the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident’s care plan and physician directed orders Monitors and controls inventories of drugs and supplies
Directs the development of coordination of the residents’ plan of care
Participates in the assessment of residents to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective resident in relation to existing nursing capabilities
Assures that each resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the residents’ health condition
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
Assesses residents conditions and vitals to determine and/or modify resident treatment plans
Periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the Nursing Department
Develops, implements and maintains on going Quality Assurance Program for the Nursing Department
Assists the Quality Assurance Committee in the development and implementation of action plans to correct any identified deficiencies
May be required to be “on-call” periodically or as specifically needed by facility
Serves as a member of various committees as needed or appointed by the Administrator
Participates as a member of the facility’s management team in planning, policy formation and administrative decision-making, with particular emphasis on the facility’s nursing services
Assumes responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence
Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Dietary Manager
Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
Assists families and other visitors as needed
Attends in-services and other required meetings
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; minimum of 5 years of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be licensed in the applicable state as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Prior experience managing staff and working in a long-term care and/or assisted living setting preferred
Experience with the applicable state Survey Rules & Regulations, Medicare and Medicaid
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
of this position are generally as follows.
Oversees the activities of the nursing department to ensure facility and departmental goals and standards are met; directly manages all nursing employees
Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and terminating employees
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
Language Ability - Reads and interprets documents. Ability to write complex reports and correspondence Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information
Verbal Communication - Talks to others to convey information effectively
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Math Ability: Knowledge of mathematics, statistics and their applications
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving complex variablesAdministration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Medicine - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to assess and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Delegation - Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; advises for additional resources
Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions
COMPUTER SKILLS/EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB
which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
Desktop/Notebook computers
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to wear protective clothing
The employee may be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, odors, airborne particles, dust or fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch, use hands to use hands to grasp, manipulate or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus
Blue Ridge Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Worksite address
virginia, MN, 55792, US
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