Director of Nursing
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
Ensures that the resident care and clinical department is operated efficiently and in compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements; provides the highest possible standard of care through effective use of the nursing process; responsible for selection orientation and education of the resident care staff; is ready and able to take global responsibility for the community in the absence of the Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of wellness objectives standards of wellness practice and wellness policies and procedure manuals.
- Manages and supervises the inventory of Medication dispensing of said medications and the Medication Administration Records for all residents. Ensures that each employee assigned to dispense medications is trained and qualified as stated by the regulations of the State.
- Responsible for infection control policy and procedures updating and maintaining manual when indicated and keeping sufficient infection control supplies on hand in an easily accessible place.
- Assist the Community Administrator or Executive Director in planning decision-making and budgeting for wellness care services.
- Has administrative authority responsibility and accountability for the functions activities and development of all wellness personnel.
- Coordinate with the Food Service Director to ensure that all residents receive diets prescribed by the physician.
- Recommend the number and categories of wellness personnel needed and select train supervise evaluate counsel and discharge wellness staff in accordance with established company policies and standards.
- Responsible for maintaining documentation which reflects wellness care provided individuals response to care and disposition of each case.
- Develop maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the community in conjunction with the wellness team.
- Arrange for a competent qualified staff member to assume the duties and responsibilities during any absence of the Director of Nursing.
- Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission as well as on an ongoing basis to ensure the community meets appropriate placement needs of residents.
- Maintain open effective and ongoing communication with the communitys medical staff and medical community.
- Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents employees and visitors.
- Keep the Executive Director informed regarding work performance of resident care staff and any unusual incident or problem regarding residents employees or community.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
- Provides direct nursing care and assumes floor nurse responsibilities as needed to ensure adequate staffing coverage and continuity of resident care.
- Assume full responsibility for the operation and management of the community in the temporary absence of the Executive Director or Assistant Director.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a manner consistent with Remember Me Senior Care culture and values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
- One (1) year nursing experience in assisted living home health or long-term care industries.
- Must demonstrate competence in assessment skills injections/medication administration follow up and triage.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a health care community and at least one (1) year of successful administrative or supervisory experience.
- Experience in geriatrics emergency care and first-aid.
- Proven management experience and ability to manage team members.
- Obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of this community.
- Be able to read write and speak the English language.
- Preferred training in the special needs of the cognitively impaired resident i.e. Alzheimer and Dementia training.
CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Maintains current unrestricted state license as a Licensed Professional Nurse or a Professional Registered Nurse per state regulations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
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Working Conditions
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Standing
Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
Walking
Sitting
Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
On-Call on an as needed basis
Reach with hands and arms
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
Climb or balance
Stoop kneel crouch or
crawl
Potential injury from transferring repositioning or lifting residents
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
Exposure to latex
Ability to lift:
Possible exposure to blood-borne
pathogens
Up to 5 pounds
Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
Requires travel:
More than 100 pounds
Occasionally
Vision
Frequently
Professional office environment but may have some exposure to small therapy pets. Attend business-related functions. Occasional travel to long-term care facilities rehabilitation facilities etc. as assigned. Must be able to work well under pressure to resolve conflicts to prioritize tasks and follow through with ideas. Excellent verbal and written skills interpersonal and mediation skills ability to evaluate workers performance strong working knowledge of employment laws and company regulations. Must be able to work evenings and weekends and maintain a flexible work schedule. Knowledge and implementation of universal safety and infection control precautions is critical.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Works in well-lit/ventilated areas. Subject to falls burns from equipment infectious diseases substances odors etc. throughout the workday. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents/patients family members personnel visitors etc.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS
- Be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Be caring and compassionate in dealing with the residents as well as staff.
- Know how to use a wide variety of medical equipment that is necessary tools of performing the job.
- Be able to relate to and work with ill disabled elderly emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the community.
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management employees and outside contacts.
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents family members visitors government agencies and the public.
- Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professionals.
- Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
Required Experience:
Director
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POSITION SUMMARY ; Ensures that the resident care and clinical department is operated efficiently and in compliance with all applicable legislation and re...
