Position Summary:

The purpose of the Director of Nursing is to provide expert professional knowledge and skills necessary to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Resident Care Department in accordance with all current regulatory standards to ensure the highest degree of quality care.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility. Complete the admission assessment of the resident, including resident care planning. Evaluate effects of care delivered and assign special treatments when indicated. Assure resident safety through nursing staff. Provide resident and family teaching and counseling as necessary. Participate in establishing and managing annual budget for Nursing. Integrate and coordinate care with other disciplines, including physicians. Determine and schedule the staffing needs to meet the total care needs of the residents. Responsible for the recruitment and selection of resident care personnel. Develop, implement and maintain an effective staff orientation program. Make daily rounds to ensure the performance of staff and the well-being of the resident. Assist in the evaluation of resident care personnel. Review complaints made by personnel, residents or visitors. Ensure that personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures and provide discipline as necessary. Ensure that staff disciplinary action is administered consistently pursuant to company policy. Maintain

CONFIDENTIALITY

of all resident care information. Ensure that all resident care personnel are knowledgeable of the resident's rights. Monitor resident care to assure that all residents are treated fairly and with kindness, dignity and respect. Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary. Attend Rehab. Meetings and assist in determining Medicare A&B of residents. Conduct staff meetings and in-service education. Provide tours of the facility and an explanation of the admission procedure to prospective residents and family members when Social Services staff is unavailable. React calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication in English. Review invoices and Med-B forms for billing. Coordinate Quality of Care and Infection Control sub-committees of Quality Assurance Committee. Update department's policies and procedures manual at least annually. Practices safe working habits. Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Customer/Client Focus Ethical Conduct maintaining the strictest of confidentiality regarding resident PHI and all computing systems (PW's, Files, etc.)

Flexibility Initiative Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Stress Management/Composure Teamwork Orientation Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibility for all clinical related nursing personnel.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office environment that has controlled heat and cold. The noise level is moderate to quiet.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting. Lifting and carrying items weighting up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Education /

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for Registered Nurses. Demonstrated experience at an administrative level within a skilled nursing / long term care facility and ability to provide proof of such experience. Knowledge regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Valid registration as a

Registered Nurse Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$53.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Long term acute care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RN (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person