Director of Nursing- New Higher Rate ( Up to 150k/Annual Salary )
Company: Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Location: Medford
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary: The Director of Nursing assumes
authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of
nursing services in the facility. In collaboration with facility
Administration, allocates department resources in an efficient and
economic manner to enable each resident to attain and/or maintain
the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals,
consultants and organizations, including government agencies and
advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate resident care,
related administrative functions and to represent the interests of
the facility. Education, Qualifications, and Credentials: Must
possess a current MA license as a Registered Professional Nurse and
have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Two years of
professional nursing experience in the long-term care setting is
required and a minimum of three years experience in nursing
administration or a comparable management position. Must possess
and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability
and effective communication skills. Knowledge of long-term care
management, policies, budgeting, personnel management and census
development is required. Current CPR certification. Essential Job
Functions: The employee must be able to perform each essential
function effectively to be successful in this position. 1.
Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures
that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility
philosophy and operational policies while maintaining compliance
with state and federal laws and regulations. 2. Communicates and
interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors
staff practices and implementation. 3. Participates in all
admission decisions and may visit prospective residents before
admission and/or designate a representative to screen prospective
residents prior to admission. 4. Participates in daily or weekly
management team meetings to discuss resident status, census
changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns. 5.
Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in
the determination of wage increases and implements discipline
according to operational policies. 6. Ensures delivery of
compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by
adequate services and staff coverage on unit, absence of odors,
general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds and apparent
maintenance of optimal resident functions. 7. Demonstrates
knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators and
proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or
surpass company thresholds. 8. Exercises overall supervision of
resident assessments and care plans. 9. Oversees or is responsible
for the CNA certification program. 10. Reviews 24-hour report from
every unit daily to monitor and ensure timely, effective responses
to significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, use of
restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, behavioral episodes and
medication errors. 11. Collaborates with physicians, consultants,
community agencies and institutions to improve the quality of
services and to resolve identified problems. 12. Coordinates
nursing services with all other departments including Therapy. 13.
Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs; as
well as, regulatory and budgetary standards. 14. Participates in
the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assures
sufficient staff are hired. 15. Oversees and supervises development
and delivery of in-service education to equip nursing staff with
sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality
care and respect for resident rights. 16. Proactively develops
positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs.
Promotes teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication. 17.
Performs rounds to observe care and to interview staff, residents,
families or other interested parties. 18. Monitors staff for
compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace
safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote
workplace safety and safe work practices. 19. Establishes,
implements and monitors the infection control program designed to
provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment designed to
prevent the devilment and transmission of disease and infection.
20. Reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify
trends and to develop effective actions to control and prevent
infections. Submits an infection control report findings to the QA
Committee. 21. Actively participates as a member of the QA
Committee. 22. Coordinates and/or develops on-going QA activities
for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards
and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews and record
reviews. Compiles summary of findings for the Quality Assurance
committee. 23. Helps the Administrator prepare staff for inspection
surveys, instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure,
being interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems
noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards
previously cited. 24. Participates in the preparation of the Plan
of Correction response to an inspection survey and implements any
follow-up QA required for any nursing allegations. 25. Communicates
directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff,
interdisciplinary team members and Department Heads to coordinate
care and services, promote participation in care plans and maintain
a high quality of care and life for residents. 26. Promotes
customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately
resolves complaints or concerns from residents or families about
nursing services. 27. Monitors facility incidents and complaints
daily to identify those defined as unusual occurrences by State
policy and promptly reports such occurrences to Administrator for
appropriate action. 28. Monitors complaint reports daily for
allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or the loss or
misappropriation of resident property and participates in these
investigations. 29. Promotes compliance with accident prevention
procedures, safety rules and safe work practices to prevent
employee injury and illness and control worker---s compensation
costs. 30. Assures staff is trained in fire, disaster and other
emergency procedures. Evaluates staff performance during drills.
31. Interacts courteously with residents, family members,
employees, visitors, vendors, business associates and
representatives of government agencies. 32. Acts in an
administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator. The
preceding list of essential functions is not all inclusive and may
be supplemented. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : Knowledge of
current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the
practice of nursing in a skilled nursing facility. Strong
organizational, time management skills and the ability to
prioritize responsibilities. Special Requirements : Must be able to
work overtime. Must be available on an ---on-call--- basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or
awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the
CBA, depending on the position.
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