Director of Nursing

3 hours ago

Whitehall, United States SKLD Whitehall Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Description:

Position Summary:

In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; the Director of Nursing plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing services to all Residents in the facility. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the planning, development and overall operation of the Nursing Department which ensures Residents receive quality care 24 hours a day.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


  • Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the nursing staff.
  • Ensures the nursing department is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Develop, implement and update department policy and procedures when necessary or as directed.
  • Responsible for providing consistent and sufficient staffing for Residents needs as well as regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.
  • Review with appropriate department heads any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections.
  • Responsible for operating the Nursing Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations.
  • Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regard to their performance.
  • Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.
  • Responsible for training and educating staff members.
  • Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
  • Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.
  • Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
  • Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Residents care areas.
  • Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility.
  • Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
  • Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Attends in-service and education programs and attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines at all times and protects confidential information by only providing information on a need-to-know basis.
  • Understands Infection Control and follows the Company's Infection Control guidelines, such as hand washing principles, understanding of isolation and standard precautions, recognizing signs and symptoms of infection, demonstrating and understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste and cross contamination, maintaining personal hygiene, and complying with OSHA standards in the workplace.
  • Promotes and Protects Resident Rights by assisting Residents to make informed decisions, treating Residents with dignity and respect, protecting Residents' personal belongings, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, avoiding the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards, and supporting independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Perform other tasks as required.


Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervises employees in the department and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible by following policies and applicable laws. Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.


Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training dietary employees; scheduling, planning, and assigning and directing work; receiving calls and finding replacements for absent staff; preparing performance evaluations, monitoring and correcting job performance of employees, and handling disciplinary action for employees, up to and including discharge; and fixing and approving timecards for payroll.


Requirements:

Education, Training, and Experience:

  • Must possess a current Michigan license as a Registered Nurse and have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • CPR Certified.
  • Two years of professional nursing experience in the long-term care setting is required, and a minimum of three years' experience in nursing administration or a comparable management position.
  • Three years' experience as a DON or similar role preferred.
  • Knowledge of CMS Federal Regulations and LARA Regulations.
  • Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of long-term care management, policies, budgeting, personnel management, and census development is required.


Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

  • Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting.
  • Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
  • Ability to make presentations before top management, public groups, and staff.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.




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