Overview:
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Department. You will also ensure adherence to all local, state and federal standards and regulations as well as established facility policies and procedures.
Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities
- Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practices and implementation.
- Participate in the admission process.
- Participate in daily team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
- Assist Director of Nursing in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implement discipline per the Director of Nursing.
- Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as requested.
- Ensure delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.
- Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
- Assist with nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.
- Perform rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.
- Conduct observations of nursing care and supervise development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
- Assist in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.
- Participate in the facility's plan of correction in response to an inspection survey.
- Communicate directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
- Act in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Licenses/Certifications: Active Nurse license & current CPR certification
Experience: 2+ years of nursing management experience
Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
- High degree of integrity.
- Strong communicator and capable of leading change.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines concurrently.
- Proficiency in electronic health records, Point Click Care experience preferred.
