Job description
We are looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) for a Long-Term Care facility that is dedicated to providing the best combination of compassionate and professional care. This is a great job opportunity to provide leadership and guidance to the team and creating a home for residents.
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, direct and oversee all the functions of the Nursing Department, while
assuring compliance and quality of care is maintained. Working with the physicians for the medical management of each resident, and that all care is in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Primary position responsibilities:
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, direct and oversee all the functions of the Nursing Department, while
assuring compliance and quality of care is maintained. Working with the physicians for the medical management of each resident, and that all care is in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Primary position responsibilities:
- Responsible and accountable for all nursing care provided 24 hours, seven days a week.
- Administers personnel policies and procedures to ensure fair and equal treatment to all employees. Hires, terminates, evaluates, trains and orients/directs new employees.
- Develops and implements Nursing Department organizational chart.
- Develops and participates in the nursing administration on-call schedule, supporting the nursing team 24 hours per day.
- Develops, implements, and maintains a master staffing plan sufficient to meet the 24 hour needs of the residents.
- Defines minimum staffing guidelines and implements a plan sufficient to meet the 24 hour needs of the residents.
- Maintains, reviews, revises, and enforces nursing services procedures including job descriptions for all nursing staff members in keeping with faculty policy and philosophy, vision and mission.
- Implements and oversees a formal quality assurance program including all aspects of nursing care and infection control, as well as leading and facilitating the facilities quality assurance committee.
- Maintains a record of name, address, and verified license number with expiration date for all licensed and registered personnel and New York State Certification for nursing assistants.
- Monitors employee health needs of all employees of the facility. Maintains a record of yearly performance evaluations for all Nursing Department personnel.
- Plans and maintains an annual budget for all Nursing Department functions, personnel supplies and equipment, as well as capital budget.
- Assures availability of adequate supplies and equipment to meet the nursing care needs of the residents.
- Assures appropriate admissions, through role and the admissions.
- Assures ongoing assessment of all residents with an interdisciplinary approach to care planning.
- Advises, consults with, and reports to administration on Nursing Department functions and resident care.
- Responsible for final decision regarding hiring and firing of all department staff.
- Keeps current in the field of nursing, through networking, conferences, conventions, journals and workshops.
- Communicates effectively with all other department managers, enhancing interdisciplinary cooperation and team approach.
- Monitors use of clinical computer software, knowledgeable of its function and capabilities.
- Assumes the role of acting administrator in the absence of the faculty administrator, monitoring overall function of the nursing home as required.
- B.S. in Nursing. Current NYS License required. Advanced degree preferred.
- At least 5 years progressive LTC experience in management required with knowledge of PRI’s, MDS, and State Regulations
- Strong organizational and effective communication skills. Calm, level-headed in emergency skills.
Must possess spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conductive to growth. - Current New York State registration and licensure. PRI certified, MDS proficient, knowledge of infection control, certification of infection control preferred, knowledge of OSHA regulations. Knowledgeable in Medicare state and fed regs. Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of Quality Improvement concepts, standards, and guidelines set forth by the regulatory agencies for long-term care
and risk management operations. Computer literate.
Auto req ID
151BR
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