The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility. Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing services department in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the facility. Assist in developing and implementing a nursing services organizational structure. Work with the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI) Coordinator to schedule, conduct and submit resident assessments. Allocate resources efficiently while ensuring residents obtain their highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. Collaborate with medical professionals, consultants and organizations including government and advocacy groups. Coordinate with other resident services to ensure continuity of resident care. Read and interpret long-term care regulations and requirements of participation. Assist in the development of nursing policies and procedures which meet the current standards of nursing practice, comply with state and federal regulations, reflect facility philosophy and support operational objectives. Develop and periodically update nursing services objectives and statements of philosophy. Ensure reference material (i.e., Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR), regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current; recommend to the Director of Nursing written material that will assist the nursing services department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents. Monitor the facility's quality measure reports. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing. Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the nursing services department. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Serve on the QAPI Committee as directed. Budget and Planning Functions Participate in the planning of the nursing services department's budget and submit to the Director of Nursing for his/her review, recommendations and/or approval. Nursing Care Functions Ensure direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications are being administered as ordered and treatments are provided as scheduled. Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility including the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR). Provide direct nursing care as necessary. Provide the Director of Nursing with information relative to the nursing needs of the residents and to the nursing services department's ability to meet those needs. Report medication errors to the Director of Nursing. Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing; assist in developing and implementing corrective action. Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met. Personnel Functions Assist the Director of Nursing in determining the staffing needs of the nursing services department. Assist the Director of Nursing in preparing performance evaluations as directed. Assist the Director of Nursing in the recruitment and selection of nursing services personnel. Delegate to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties. Develop work assignments and schedule staff hours as needed. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors and government agencies as necessary. Make daily rounds of the nursing services department to ensure all nursing services personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards; report findings to the Director of Nursing. Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel; make appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing as required or as necessary. Schedule work assignments and duty hours. Staff Development Functions Assist the Staff Development Coordinator in planning and conducting in-service training. Attend continuing education programs as needed.

Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor. Education □ Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Experience □ Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related health care facility. □ Must have, as a minimum of six (6) months' experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Specific Requirements □ Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state. □ Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. □ Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. □ Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public. □ Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Physical, Emotional and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices) □ Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. □ Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the job requirements. □ Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure the requirements of this position can be fully met. □ Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination. □ Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. □ May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Equal Employment Employer The Saint Antoine Community is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, military status, genetic information, or age, or any other legally protected characteristic unless a bona fide occupational disability or exemption exists. In addition, the Saint Antoine Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, training, disciplinary action, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and benefits. All offers of employment are contingent upon a national criminal background check and required medical screenings that are satisfactory to Saint Antoine Community. All newly hired staff at Saint Antoine Community must be fully vaccinated before they begin work.'

Work Location:

One location

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

North Smithfield, RI 02896 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

North Smithfield, RI 02896: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person