Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This position will ensure that the health care needs of all clients are met.  The DON will ensure that staff is trained in-home care procedures and policies which are current and up to date. The DON will also ensure that Sunlight Senior Living is in compliance with current Comprehensive Home Care regulations.
• Working cooperatively with the team and supervise the delivery of services provided to the clients and supervises staff.

Qualifications:

• Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an RN, and must maintain current and unrestricted licensure.
• Must have a valid driver's license, if needed to drive.
• At least 3 years of experience in the related field.

OTHER SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position required the incumbent to have:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, clients, family members and all staff.
• Possess leadership / supervisory skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends, and evenings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Job Function:

• Manage Home Care program including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.

Tasks:

• Works to assure the facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.
• Works with Executive Director to keep forms updated including policies, procedures, Bill of Rights, and related home care forms and manuals
• Meets with Case Workers regularly, as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Home Care.
• Is responsible for investigating and reporting incidents of suspected client neglect and/or abuse and reporting these findings to the Executive Director and COO and/or appropriate county officials.
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client’s records, and client’s living environment.
• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be ‘on call’ for emergencies, client change of condition, and when ULP performs delegated nursing tasks.
• Prepare, record, submit and maintain accurate and timely correspondence and paperwork regarding client data and billing information with the Office Coordinator as needed.
• Communicates and documents client data to staff as needed.
• Completes initial assessment of potential clients to assure that their needs will be met.
• Follows the Comprehensive Home Care regulations for providing timely and through nursing assessments for all clients.  
• Assures clients maintain residency requirements, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Implements service agreements with all new clients.  Reviews and revises the service plan as needed.
• Assures clients have up-to-date care plans.  Reviews and revises care plans as needed.
• Monitors and maintains client charts and nursing notes.
• Communicates to physicians and other personnel (county caseworkers) any changes in client’s needs or conditions.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications and/or medical conditions.
• Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented with-in 24 hours.
• Fills weekly pillboxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
• Assures new medication sheets are in place by the first of each month.
• Reviews each client’s medication sheet at least monthly and assures accuracy and appropriate signatures.
• Communicates in the staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Documents disposal of medication per procedure.
• Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them. 
• Responsible for management of Tuberculosis / Infection Control Program.

Job Function:

• Supervision of other nursing and Unlicensed Personnel.

Tasks:

• Supervises, orientates, and competency test unlicensed staff to home care and to each client’s individual needs.
• Gives input and/or helps perform annual evaluations for nursing and unlicensed personnel staff.  
• Supervises, disciplines, and terminates unlicensed personnel.
• Coordinates staff education to include at least 8 hours of in-services per year. 
• Meets with staff as needed.
• Provides health and medication training to all new employees as well as continued education for all staff and documents such training to assure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.  
• Assures that staff clearly understands and follow all Home Care procedures.
• Monitors staff for compliance of monthly client treatments as scheduled.  
• Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used by home care clients.
• Assures that medication administration procedures are followed properly and discusses any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.

Job Function:

• Provide support and address needs for programs and services.

Tasks:

• Maintain client files and appropriate documents as required.
• Assess clients on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met. 
• Assures clients continue to live safely in their unit, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Communicates the services to be provided for each client to staff responsible for delivering the services, and assures follow through.
• Inform personnel of changes in client’s needs and conditions.
• Maintains communication with clients, their families, and staff.
• Facilitates coordination of client services with other service providers as needed.
• Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone.

Job Function:

• Participate and function effectively as a team member.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support the mission and values of Sunlight Senior Living.

Tasks:

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, and other [Name of company] staff including providing backup to other staff as needed.
• Articulate information regarding clients to the team.
• Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills, and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries for self, staff, clients or visitors immediately to Executive Director.
• Keep Executive Director informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.