Director of Nursing Crescent Grove Memory and Personal Care LEAD-26001

PrimaryPurpose: This position is part of theMasonic Homes Kentucky Management Team responsible for the creation ofresident-focused high performance high-commitment work teams. The Director of Nursing is responsible foroverseeing the quality delivery of resident services and supervising thecaregivers and clinical nursing-staff members.

Qualifications/Skills Needed:

Candidate must possess anactive RN or LPN nursing license.

Candidates with five years ofexperience in senior living or senior services preferred.

Experience in staff supervisionrequired. Strong verbal and written communications skills as well as excellentorganization and interpersonal skills.

Be proficient in WindowsMicrosoft Office Excel Outlook E-mail and Internet Explorer.

Valid drivers license andproof of insurability required.

Excellent verbal and writtencommunications.

Data collection and dataanalysis skills.

Handle sensitive and confidentialsituations appropriately.

Position continually requiresdemonstrated poise tact and diplomacy.

Must be able to communicateeffectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Attention to detail.

Able to work in a fast-paceenvironment with ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Able to work wellindependently.

Able to assist and coordinatewith others.

Primary Duties (EssentialFunctions) include but are not limited to:

Resident Focused Duties:

• Work with the Executive Director in building relationships and strong communication with residents and families to aid in their adjustment and identification of the residents needs
• Assist with developing and oversite of an appropriate care plan reflective of resident needs. Participate in care plan conferences to discuss the residents status and review and update appropriate care plans including medication regimen.
• Responsible for the orientation new hire and ongoing training competency checks communication supervision.
• Meet with caregivers and clinical staff members to discuss performance as needed.
• Complete evaluations on caregivers and clinical staff under the guidance of the Executive Director.
• Ensure successful implementation of clinical policies procedures and programs within the guidelines of state regulations and community policies.
• Responsible for the scheduling of caregivers and clinical staff under his /him supervision call-in coverage and work/shift assignments on-call duties per direction of the Executive Director.
• Assist with sales process by assessment and education of potential residents families and third party providers/referral sources as needed
• Ensure that appropriate staff counseling and disciplinary actions occur in conjunction with the Executive Director and or Director of Human Resources.
• Monitor residents care needs and Inform Executive Director of any concerns or changes related to the residents physical cognitive or emotional wellbeing that may affect the level of care and service resident needs.
• Ensure accurate Medication Administration Records (MARS) communicate medication changes to the pharmacy and conduct audits of Medication Administration Records medication carts medication refrigerators treatment carts and medication cart(s) as indicated.

• Assist in the scheduling of ancillary services such as therapies pharmacy consultation labs x-ray and other outside medical services.
• Communication and coordinate with physicians and Medical Director to insure the medical needs of the residents are met.
• Develop and maintain coordination of nursing services with other needed services to ensure residents overall needs are met.
• Monitor nursing documentation to ensure accurate and complete as necessary to be reflective of residents needs and meets
• Provide leadership and necessary support during surveys / audits by governmental agencies.
• Ensure recommendations provided by a registered dietician is addressed in a timely manner
• Oversite of wound program that includes but not limited to weekly measurements and documentation.
• Assist with investigations such as abuse and grievances under the guidance of the Executive Director and the state regulation and statues.

Administrative Duties /Staff Management:

Ensure community maintains a current inventory and replenish resident care supplies asneeded.

Assist Human Resource Directorand or Executive Director in completing Workers Compensation paperworkmodified duty and Employer First Report of Injury as necessary in the absenceof the Executive Director or Human Resource Director.

Manage caregivers and licensednurses hours by conducting a regular review of time clock and labor reports.

Assist with developmentmaintaining and management of budget for nursing services.

Plan and carry out specialduties or projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Other Duties and WorkEnvironment

Attend or complete (CEUs)in-service education programs in order to meet Community and licensureeducational requirements.

Responsible for implementing andmanaging an Infection Control plan that includes an ExposureControl Plan.

Responsible for implementingDisaster Plan and Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures.

Maintain confidentiality ofresident employee and community records/information.

Protect residents from neglectmistreatment and abuse.

Assist with the protection of personal property of the residents of the community.

Subject to frustrations inmeeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.

Fast paced required to makedecisions quickly and thoughtful.

Involved with residentspersonnel visitors government agencies/personnel etc. under all conditionsand circumstances.

Expected work beyond normalbusiness hours on weekends and in other positions temporarily whennecessary.

Subject to call-back duringemergency conditions (e.g. severe weather evacuation post-disaster staffingcrisis etc.).

May be subject to the handlingof and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Other duties as directed byExecutive Director

NOTE: This is not to be considered as an exhaustivestatement of duties responsibilities or requirements and does not limit theassignment of additional duties for this position.

Working Conditions/Physical and Sensory Requirements:

The physical demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

PhysicalActivities:

How much on-the-job time is spentin the following physical activities (amount of time)

Activity

None

Under 1/3 to 1/3

2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop or kneel crouch or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Special Vision Requirements

Check all that apply

No special vision requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

X

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distance and spatial relationships

X

Weightand Force:

How much weight must be lifted orforce must be exerted in this position (amount of time)

Weight/Force

None

Under 1/3 to 1/3

2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X with assistance

More than 100 pounds

X with assistance