Director of Nursing

Description

Colonial Living & Rehabilitation of Sealy offers a living alternative for those unable to care for themselves. We offer a wide array of nursing and rehabilitation services for short and long-term stays. Our staff is committed to providing exceptional care for your family. From the admission of the first resident seeking help many years ago to today, our philosophy has always been and remains that living and rehabilitation must include caring for the mind, body and soul. When you can't live or recover in your own home, we invite you to ours.

In order to continue to reach our goals as a company, we are seeking experienced DON to join our team. Candidates should be able to perform the essential responsibilities as well as meet the qualifications listed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.

Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc. as necessary

• Assist in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to ensure the quality of life and care defined by the resident's comprehensive assessment and care plan.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completion of necessary medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. as required.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain a reference library of nursing material that will assist the nursing department in meeting the needs of the residents.
• Participate in the ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department.
• Make necessary written and oral reports to the Director of Nursing Administration as required concerning the operation of the Nursing Department and Quality Assurance.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing services department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Assist in assuring that an adequate number of appropriately trained professional are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the residents, by developing work assignments, adjusting scheduled staff and approving extra shifts.
• Audit charts to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and that they reflect the residents' response to nursing care. Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Administration. Develop and implement corrective action.
• Serve on various committees of the facility: Infection Control, Quality Assurance, Utilization review, etc.
• Monitor for Safety issues during daily rounds. Report any unsafe conditions to the appropriate department. Report all incidents and accidents immediately.
• Participate in the Infection Control program by monitoring staff for compliance to procedures. Monitor handling of linen, dressing changes, isolation techniques, hand washing and medication pass at least monthly.
• Ensure that nursing department supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
• Ensure that personnel involved in providing care to the resident is aware of the care plan and that the care plans are used in administering daily care to the resident.
• Monitor to ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that all nursing service personnel knock before entering the residents' room.
• Monitor nursing care to assure that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Assist with reviewing complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written report to the DON indicating what actions were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance.
• Participate in Nursing "on call" rotation.
• Monitor weekly skin assessments and bath sheets. Complete weekly wound report.
• Any other duties as assigned by the DON or Administrator.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIECE

Must be a Registered Nurse

• Must have a minimum of one year experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, a skilled Nursing Facility or other related healthcare program. Must possess a working knowledge of Long-Term care operational standards as set forth in Federal Register, Conditions of Participation and State regulations.

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :

• Walking, reaching, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents within the facility.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must be able to lift and transfer a minimum of 25 pounds.