Director of Nursing, RN
Company: Skilled Nursing Care
Location: Tulare
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Job Description:
Skilled Nursing Care - DIRECTOR OF NURSING -
JOB DESCRIPTION -
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Department: -Nursing Services -
Reports to: -Administrator -
Reporting to this position: -Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Certified
Nursing Assistant -
Job Classification: -Administrative/Management -
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Position Purpose -
Planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall
operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with
local, state and federal standards and regulations, established
facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the
Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care
and services to the residents. -
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Required Qualifications -
- A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
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- Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a
supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health
care facility. -
- Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in
practicing state. -
- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures,
as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term
care. -
- Current CPR certification. -
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Major Duties and Responsibilities -
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs
the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well
as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state
and federal laws and regulations. -
- Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing
staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation. -
- Participates in all admission decisions. -
- Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to
discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or
concerns. -
- Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and
implements discipline according to operational policies. -
- Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as
needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a
performance improvement committee - -
- Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various
committees of the facility as appointed. -
- Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing
supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units,
general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions. -
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- Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team,
physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and
resolve issues and improve the quality of services. -
- Oversees nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory
and budget standards are met. -
- Participates in the recruitment, hiring and termination of
nursing personnel. -
- Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs
are being met. -
- Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises
development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is
competent in current knowledge and skills. -
- Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
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- Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program
in accordance to current infection control guidelines to prevent
the development and transmission of disease and infection.
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- Participates in budget development for the nursing department,
medical, nursing and central supplies. - -
- Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including
staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock
surveys as indicated. -
- Participates in the facility's plan of correction response to
an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for
nursing allegations. - -
- Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing
staff, family members, department heads and members of the
interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond
to and resolve complaints and concerns. - -
- Oversees resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any
unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Administrator
and/or state agency for appropriate action. -
- Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or
misappropriation of resident property and participates in the
investigative process. -
- Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident
prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.
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- May provide direct nursing care as necessary. -
- Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the
Administrator. -
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Additional Tasks -
- Treats all residents with dignity and respect. - Promotes and
protects all residents' rights. -
- Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility
policies and procedures. - Complies with standards of business
conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines. -
- Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to
protect residents and themselves. -
- Maintains confidentiality of protected health information,
including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
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- Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations,
or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. - Reports
any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
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- Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of
property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor
and/or administrator. - Protects residents from abuse, and
cooperates with all investigations. - -
- Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids,
infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with
facility policy. - -
- Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and
trainings. - Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during
implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.
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- Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to
supervisor. -
- Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
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- As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training
and skills competency. -
- Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical
Requirements/Working Conditions -
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English
language. -
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an
example of team work. -
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances
warrant such action. -
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family
members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general
public. -
- Must possess leadership, supervisory ability and willingness to
work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. -
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
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- Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with
difficult residents, family and staff. - -
- Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's
condition. -
- Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other
individuals in the workplace. -
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
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- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of
the position. -
- Meet general health requirements according to facility policy,
including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status
to various infectious diseases. -
- Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency
situations. -
- Ability to push/pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform
overhead lifting and other common physical movements as needed for
the position. -
- Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other
departments. -
- Subject to call-back during emergency conditions. -
- Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, as well as
reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air
contaminants. -
- Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions,
etc. -
- May be subject to handling of and exposure to hazardous
chemicals. -
- Works in office and throughout the facility. -
- Subject to frequent interruptions. -
- Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family
member, personnel and visitors. -
- Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends, holidays
when necessary. - On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
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- Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance
Appraisal -
- Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures
of the facility, including the facility's compliance and ethics
program, is a condition of employment. - Compliance will be a
factor in evaluating job performance. - Violations, including
failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action,
up to and including termination. -
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This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the
major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. -
Other tasks not listed here may be assigned by the Administrator. -
Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in
expectations placed on long term care by various governmental
agencies. - This job description will be reviewed and/or revised
annually and as needed. -
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Individual performance will be evaluated using the following scale:
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- Unsatisfactory: -Achieves results which are far less than the
standards identified for the performance factors rated. -
- Needs Improvement: -Achieves results which are less than the
standards identified for the performance factors rated. - Exhibits
the potential to become a competent performer. - May be new to job
or need skill development. -
- Meets Standards: -Achieves results which meet the standards
identified for the performance factors rated. - This rating is the
expected level of performance. -
- Exceeds Standards: -Achieves results which usually exceed the
standards identified for the performance factors rated. -
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Reasonable Accommodation Statement -
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair
Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act and
Disabled Persons Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide
reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or
employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause
an undue hardship. - The policy regarding requests for reasonable
accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the
application process. - If reasonable accommodation is needed,
please contact the Administrator. -
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