Director of Nursing Services - Fox Nursing Home

Director Of Nursing ServicesAre you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.What You'll DoThe primary function of the Director of Nursing Services is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Services 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 the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Nursing Services Department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facilityDevelop, maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the daily functions of the Nursing Service DepartmentDevelopment methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of careDevelop, maintain and periodically update written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnelPerform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessaryMaintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR's, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the daily needs of the residentImplement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the Nursing Services Department in cooperation with the Quality Assurance DirectorDevelop and implement a nursing service organization structureMake written and oral reports and recommendations to the CEO/Administrator, as necessary or required, concerning the operation of the Nursing Services DepartmentServe on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility (i.e. Policy Advisor, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance), as required and as appointed by the CEO/AdministratorAssist the Pharmaceutical Services Committee in developing, maintaining, implementing and periodically updating written policies and procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and suppliesSchedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings as necessaryEvaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing servicesDetermine the staff needs of the Nursing Services Department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residentsDevelop work assignments and schedule duty hours and/or assist the nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasksDelegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned dutiesDevelop, maintain and periodically update the written procedure for ensuring that professional nursing personnel have valid and current licenses as required by New York StateMonitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all timesMonitor the professional nurses licensing status to ensure that they remain currentReview complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnelMake appropriate reports to the CEO/Administrator as required or as may be necessary, including departmental performance evaluationsEnsure that disciplinary action is administered fairly without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical challenges or marital statusParticipate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facilityProvide the CEO/Administrator with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and the Nursing Services Department's ability to meet those needsEncourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians' orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current Federal, State, and local regulationsAssist in developing and participate in the planning, conducting and scheduling of timely in-services training classes that provides instructions on "how to do the job" and ensures a well educated Nursing Services DepartmentDevelop, implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the facility, its policies and procedures and to his/her job position and dutiesProvide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for the Charge/Staff NursesEncourage the nursing supervisory staff to attend and participate in outside training programs; schedule times as appropriateAssist support services in developing, implementing and conducting in-services training programs that relate to the Nursing Services DepartmentAttend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current statusMonitor nursing services personnel to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and suppliesEnsure that all nursing service personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codesEnsure that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional mannerEnsure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary mannerAssist the Infection Control Nurse in the development, implementation, and revising of written aseptic and isolation techniquesDevelop, implement and maintain a program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnelEnsure that nursing services personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessaryDevelop, implement, and maintain a procedure for reporting hazardous conditions or equipmentRecommends to the CEO/Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the departmentDevelop and implement procedures for the safe operation of all nursing services equipmentDevelop and implement procedures that ensure nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid wasteAssist in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to presented and discussed at each committee meetingEnsure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident is aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in administering daily care to the residentDevelop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of carePrepare and plan the Nursing Services Department's budget and submit to the CEO/Administrator for his/her review, recommendations and/or approvalMaintain the confidentiality of all resident care informationMonitor nursing care to assure that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity and respectEnsure that all nursing care is provided in privacyEnsure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the residents' rights and responsibilitiesReview complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the CEO/administrator indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievanceAssure that nursing aides are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training programAssure that all nursing aides are in compliance with current New York State Rules and RegulationsAssist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluation and classifying routine and job related functionsAttend all required in-services and follow department and facility policies including the use of personal protective equipmentMaintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulationsWhat We Need From YouEducation:4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, requiredLicensure/Certifications:Current NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse, requiredSkills:Reading/Writing/ComprehensionInteracting with PeopleGoal SettingPolicy MakingDelegatingDecision MakingProblem SolvingTeam BuildingManage PeoplePhysical Requirements:Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than