Director of Nursing

Director Of NursingUnder the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities, and training of the nursing services staff, in addition to the supervision of the Therapy Department and its functions within the facility. In the absence of the Administrator, the DON assumes responsibility for the facility. The DON is responsible for the overall management of resident care 24 hours a day, seven (7) days per week. The DON is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of careDemonstrates knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease and wound care, if applicableAttends all mandatory in-services by employee's anniversary dateActs appropriately under the direction of the Administrator and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary teamDemonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet resident and family needsEnsures the residents receive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, as neededSuccessful completion of facility orientation on the care of a resident on a specialized dementia unit, as appropriateCommunicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively and complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functionsDevelops and periodically updates statements of philosophy and objectives that define the type of nursing care the facility proposes to provide. Ensures that these are understood and implemented by nursing personnelSupervises, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines inter-departmental personnelAssists in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection and termination of nursing personnelEnsures that a sufficient number of qualified supervisory and supportive nursing personnel are assigned for each unit/shift to meet the residents needsParticipates in all screening processes prior to admission. Assesses items needed by the facility to meet resident needsParticipates in coordination of resident services through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings (i.e. Quarterly Quality Assurance and Assessment, Pharmacy Services, Therapy Services, Infection Control and Resident Care policy and procedure meeting)Plans staff development programs that will enhance staff knowledge of quality resident careConducts periodic review to ensure all documentation is informative and descriptive of nursing care and of the resident's response to that careParticipates in planning and budgeting for nursing servicesConducts periodic review to ensure that the nursing requirements of each resident admitted to the facility are reviewed and that the physician is consulted in planning resident careDemonstrates knowledge of current Health Department Directives and ensures that directives are implemented by staffConducts periodic review that the facility and personnel are in compliance with State Code RequirementsEducation/Experience:Maintains a current, valid Nursing License as a registered professional nurse, in good standing in the state the facility resides in.Possesses a minimum one (1) year of experience in nursing service administration. Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferredPossesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care