Director of Nursing
Assume responsibility for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel. Assume accountability for the development, organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures. Direct, evaluate and supervise all Resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary. Assess/Evaluate Resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of Resident care as related to individualized Resident needs, family involvement and the physician's plan of care for the Resident. Assess Resident pre-admission and/or admission information and determine appropriate level of care. Assess Resident needs and make recommendations for special rehabilitation programs. Assume responsibility for development and implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs. Participate in the Quality Assurance Program, identify concerns and implement corrective action to improve Resident care. Assist with analysis of incident and accident investigation reports to determine cause(s) and implement corrective action(s), when appropriate. Report problems to Administrator conduct daily Resident rounds and initiate corrective action as necessary. Conduct monthly (minimum) staff meetings with all shifts for purposes of planning, coordinating and implementing nursing service policies and procedures. Demonstrate consistent management of nursing service problems, emergency situations, and initiate "life-saving" measures in the absence of a physician.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse License required
- Provide nursing related services within scope of practice
- Ability to direct and supervise staff
- Two full years of nursing experience, preferably in long term care, with proven leadership and management
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics adopted by the N.N.A
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Personal qualities with the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and work as a team
- Knowledge of developments and literature in geriatrics, medical and rehabilitative nursing
- Ability to identify problems and planning for their solutions
- Set high Resident care standards that go above and beyond
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Cooperate with administration to assure efficient, cost-effective operation of the facility