Director of Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: ADMINISTRATOREXPERIENCE:Must have a minimum of two years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, a skilled Nursing Facility or other related healthcare program. Must possess a working knowledge of Long Term care operational standards as set forth in Federal Register, Conditions of Participation and State regulations.OVERALL PURPOSE:The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, develop, organize and direct the day to day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards.Also, maintain compliance with our own policies and procedures. Ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.As Director of Nursing, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties. In the absence of the Administrator, you are charged with carrying out the policies established by this Facility.JOB FUNCTIONS:Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you are required to perform. JOB DUTIES:Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc. as necessary.Assist in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to ensure the quality of life and care defined by the resident's comprehensive assessment and care plan.Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel.Ensure that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions.Perform administrative requirements such as completion of necessary medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. as required.Attend staff meetings.Participate in the ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department.Make necessary written and oral reports to the Administrator as required concerning the operation of the Nursing Department and Quality Assurance.Make daily rounds of the nursing services department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Counsel/discipline personnel as necessary. Progressively discipline employees as necessary, documenting such actions.Assure that an adequate number of appropriately trained professional are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the residents, by developing work assignments, adjusting scheduled staff, approving extra shifts and approving temporary staff usage.Audit MAR and TAR weekly.Monitor Lab log and Physician new order log.Serve on various committees of the facility: Infection Control, Quality Assurance, Utilization review, etc.Monitor for Safety issues during daily rounds. Report any unsafe conditions to the appropriate department. Report all incidents and accidents immediately.Ensure that nursing department supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.Ensure that personnel involved in providing care to the resident is aware of the care plan and that the care plans are used in administering daily care to the resident.Monitor to ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that all nursing service personnel knock before entering the residents' room.Monitor nursing care to assure that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.Assist with reviewing complaints and grievances made by the resident.Complete the performance evaluations for the Nursing Department.Participate in Manager On Duty weekend rotation.Any other duties as assigned by the Administrator.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:As the Director of Nursing, I understand the job duties as outlined by this job description. I understand that I am an exempt employee and that I am required to work the hours necessary to complete the job. I accept the responsibilities as outlined and will do my best to ensure quality resident care in our facility._____________________________________________ ______________________________

must have worked in Long Term Care

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