Director of Rehab

Assist the Director of Rehabilitation in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day to day functions of the Rehabilitation department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility. May supervise and guide therapy personnel, in assigned facility which would include licensed, registered. Certified therapists, assistants, aides and students. Provide daily scheduling for the department staff to meet the needs of the facility. Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day to day functions of the Rehabilitation department. Provides direct care and works with supervisor to determine appropriate caseload and management responsibilities. Assures that the rehabilitation needs of the residents are met. Adherence to all regulatory standards as they pertain to the delivery of rehabilitation services. Periodic review of the therapy services offered and updated to meet the changing environment. Ensures that all clinical documentation is complete, timely and accurately reflects the services provided. Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards as established with supervisor. Ensure that all nursing service personnel are following their respective job descriptions. Participate in developing, maintaining, and periodically updating the written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Assist the Director in obtaining staffing information that must be posted on a daily basis In the absence of the Director, serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility. Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for the Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary. Assist the Director in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department. Assist the Director in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel. Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks. Participate in the development and implementation of performance evaluations for the nursing service department Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director. Monitor the professional nurses' licensing status to ensure that they remain current. Inform nurses at least 30 days in advance of their license expiration date. Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility, including the PASARR screenings Provide the Director with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and to the nursing service department's ability to meet those needs Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner. Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our established policies and procedures. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well educated nursing service department. Assist the In service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.). Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department. Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident. Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Participate in the development of a written care plan (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident's plan of care. Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident's care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing the resident's comprehensive care plan. Participate in the preparation of and planning of the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Director for his/her review, recommendations, and/or approval. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow facility's established procedures Supervisory Requirements This position assists with the overall supervision and management of the nursing staff. Qualification Education and/or Experience Minimum requirements to perform this position include graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements. 3 5 years of nurse management, preferably in a long term care facility. Language Skills Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas. Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk, read, or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator. Travel by auto or airline may be required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.