Job Summary:

Manages the day to day healthcare operations of the community to ensure resident's healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as resident's healthcare needs change. Supervises licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community. Essential Functions Responsible for the direct supervision of community based licensed nursing staff, Med Techs/CMAs, Resident Care Associates. Assigns and directs work of subordinates, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provides training, supervision, and monitoring of associates in the administration of medications as described and allowed in Nurse Practice Act, to include auditing of medication administration records. Provides training and education to resident care associates on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services and situation specific training. Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by care giving staff. As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, functional and psycho-social status of resident, initiates individual service plans, proactively manages care and service for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in this environment. Manages the health care of residents, including the dissemination of information to families and associates. Ensures that family members are aware of resident's need for scheduled appointments. Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents and assures that required documentation is completed prior to resident's admission. Performs on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment and maintains contact with residents' families. Performs ongoing assessment/observation of residents physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality proactive care. Evaluates residents, documents change, and notifies executive director, physician, and resident's family as needed. Ensures residents are prepared for physician appointments, prepares Physician Visit Form, and reviews and updates resident's charts. Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, or other third party healthcare related services. Participates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues and participates in quality improvement activities. Ensures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental, psych, lab, etc. Assists in keeping the environment safe and evaluates resident transfer and mobility needs to reduce the occurrence of Worker's Compensation claims. Initiates a resident service plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by physician and/or residence policy. Provides resident and family instruction. Where applicable, seeks input from the resident and family in the development of the service plan. Assigns weekly blood pressure and weights to rotating shifts. Ensures that we remain in State Compliance.

•This job description represents an overview of the Director of Nursing's responsibilities. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education and Experience:

State nursing license (LPN, LVN or RN) and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Management / Decision

Making /

Knowledge and Skills:

Makes decisions based on existing guidelines and procedures. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example or sound judgment. Possesses a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person