The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing (DON) position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be directed by the General Manager and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the General Manager, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing department.
- Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
- Maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department.
- Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
- Monitor the facility’s QI, QM, and survey reports. Assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas. Collaborate with the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- Assist with discharge planning and perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies charting, etc.
- Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing care personnel on duty each shift. Assign a sufficient number of registered and/or licensed practical/vocational nurses for each shift to ensure that quality care is maintained.
- Assign a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants for each shift to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks.
- Delegate to nursing personnel the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
- Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments.
- Assist the Director of Culture and Engagement in developing performance evaluations on an annual basis for the nursing department. Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and proper documentation for such discipline is given to HR representative for personnel files.
- Assist with infection control monitoring in establishing a TB management program for employees.
- Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.
- Must have, as a minimum, 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English language.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
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