JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the planning, organization, direction, supervision and evaluation of all the nursing services provided in the facility. Ensures nursing department compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and implementation of Villa nursing core programs. Ensures maintenance of records and reports concerning resident care. Ensures the orientation and training of nursing services personnel. Manages the Nursing Service department within budget. Follows all Villa policies and procedures and JACHO standards where applicable. Manages the nursing department to maintain quality standards of care, and advise medical staff, department heads, and Administrator in matters related to nursing service. In the absence of the Administrator, assumes responsibility for the entire facility.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews daily work assignments to ensure they meet regulatory compliance and provide consistent staffing whenever possible.
- Reassigns employees from one area to another area as facility needs dictate.
- Prepares written evaluations of assigned employees.
- Enforces facility policies with authority to issue Disciplinary Action Reports as needed.
- Authority to suspend employees for rule(s) violation.
- Participates in the interview process of applicants that will be assigned to his/her area of responsibility.
- Plans, organizes, directs, supervises, and evaluates all nursing services provided in the facility to achieve desired clinical, Risk management and financial outcomes.
- Ensures that facility is in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Villa Healthcare standards.
- Develop and periodically update statements of philosophy and objectives that define the type of nursing care the facility proposes to provide.
- Participates with the Medical Consultants and the Administrator in the selection of all potential new admissions to the facility and assess items needed in the facility to meet the new resident’s needs, admission, retention, and discharge of residents.
- Ensures physicians make visits as required.
- Ensures necessary equipment, supplies, and staffing are available for the delivery of the prescribed resident/patient care.
- Manages the nursing department budget.
- Provides Administrator with budgetary planning information.
- Completes rounds of the facility at least daily to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Collaborates with the Administrator in the planning of staff development programs that will enhance staff knowledge in providing quality resident care.
- Ensures each resident’s/patient’s RAI/IPOC process is carried out on a timely basis.
- Ensures the maintenance of licensure status for all nursing employees.
- Works with regional personnel to continuously improve the quality of resident/patient care.
- Coordinates Infection Control, Performance Improvement, and other concurrent review functions of the facility.
- Represents the facility in various professional and community activities.
- Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with courtesy. Ensures customer service standards for the nursing department are upheld.
- Ensures nurses administer discipline fairly and according to the employee handbook.
- Ensures nurses prepare the written evaluations as required.
- Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Villa Healthcare Corporate Compliance Program.
- Attends and participates in in-service training, performance improvement (“PI”) committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
- On call 24 hours a day for nursing emergencies. If out of town/not available, will designate a qualified registered nurse to assume such duties.
- Responsible for providing oversight in maintaining, monitoring and evaluation of records and designation of nursing programs essential in the care of the residents.
- Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Facility Disaster Plan.
- Maintains confidentiality of resident/patient information.
- Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to Facility Privacy Designee.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must have good financial and management skills.
- Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
- Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with short and long-term care residents and the elderly.
- Be able to effectively communicate with a diverse range of audiences and settings.
- Possess excellent management skills including the delegation of responsibility to subordinates.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Meets all health requirements, as required by law.
- Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
- Travel: Up to 10%.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
- Current RN license with the state required.
- Prefer previous DON experience of at least three years.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling.
- Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
- Meet all health requirements as needed.
SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT:
B.E.T.T.E.R. is Villa's Service Excellence Code of Conduct. Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s B.E.T.T.E.R. standards every day: Be Welcoming To All, Establish a Relationship, Trust & Respect, Teamwork, Engage & Communicate & Recognize.
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