Job Description
Director of Nursing Little Sisters of the Poor-Brooklyn Provice Pawtucket, RI Job Details $80,000 - $95,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Staff supervision Long-term care regulations RN License Regulatory compliance Working with geriatric patients Working with seniors Geriatrics Full Job Description If you're an experienced Director of Nursing and are passionate about working with residents in a long-term care facility and licensed in Rhode Island, this may be the role for you! Founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan, the Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic Sisters, serving the elderly poor in over 30 countries The mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. Are you the Director of Nursing we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others while leading a dynamic team of nurses by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our residents.
JOB OBJECTIVE
Responsible for the development and maintenance of nursing service objectives, standards of nursing practice, nursing policy and procedure manual, scheduling daily rounds to see all Residents, methods for coordination of nursing services with other Resident services, for recommending the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed and nursing staff development. These services are consistent with the Home's standards and philosophy, and are compliant with all regulations, codes, policies, and procedures that govern the facility. JOB STANDARDS
The Director of Nursing:
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, licensed to practice in Rhode Island as a Registered Nurse. Must have prior experience in Nursing Management, e.g. DON, ADON, RN
Supervisor, and at least three years Registered Nurse experience with a strong focus in geriatrics, supervision, management and/or administration. Must have strong leadership and organizational skills in dealing and directing day to day organizational management of the health care team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capability to make frequent decisions, and function independently. Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations that govern a long-term care facility. Must be on call for emergencies. Ability to identify and initiate problem solving in the areas of physical, psychosocial needs associated with aging and loss involving the Resident, family, staff. Must possess the ability to perform the •essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The Director of Nursing will: Assure that the total nursing care needs of the Residents are met by assigning a sufficient nursing personnel for each tour of duty. Schedule staff in a timely and accurate manner to meet demands of the department and the Home. Visit Residents regularly to assure maximum care and services are provided, assuring daily rounds are made on each nursing unit by an assigned charge /supervising nurse. Make certain a comprehensive assessment is completed and reviewed for each Resident as required allowing for the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning of the Resident. Oversee initiation and implementation of a Plan of Care for each Resident and that it is reviewed/modified as indicated. Serve in a leadership role on the Quality Assurance Committee and its subcommittees including the Ethics Committee. Respond calmly, effectively in a leadership role during all emergencies of Residents, staff, and visitors to the Home. Take part in the selection of prospective Residents to the Home and in the transfer/discharge of Residents from the Home as indicated. Work in collaboration with the pharmacist to develop policy/procedures for obtaining, dispensing, administrating, controlling and dispensing drugs and biologicals. Satisfy that the duties of all nursing personnel are clearly defined and consistent with their level of experience, education, and preparation. Oversee all nursing staff performance on a regular basis in collaboration with nursing management providing guidance and coaching as needed. Review all grievances from Residents, employees, and/or families collaborating with the Mother Superior, Little Sisters, and/or the Human Resources Director. Develop objectives for the department and routinely review departmental operations with staff to measure effectiveness in meeting objectives. Initiate and conduct staff meetings as required an/or indicated. Assist management team in planning the budget for the department. Strive for optimal use of supplies, materials, keeping in mind cost and budget limitations. Effectively communicate and working relationships with the Mother Superior and coordinate nursing services with other departments. Maintain confidentiality of all Resident, departmental and organizational information. Demonstrate behavior that indicates recognition of Resident rights. Assist the Department of Health with the annual recertification process. Evaluate the need for level of care changes on all Residents on a regular basis and assure follow up with the same.
