Director of Nursing

Buckner Retirement Services Community:
Calder Woods

Location:

Beaumont TX - Onsite

Address: 7080 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77706

Job Schedule:

Full Time

We are seeking an Director of Nursing to join our community committed to delivering outstanding nursing care to our residents. As a DON
, you will play an important role in all phases of the nursing service that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

• Establish objectives for the department of nursing and the organizational structure for achieving these objectives.
• Guide nursing personnel in the development of personal and professional objectives and in the setting of unit goals consistent with those established by the Nursing Service Department.
• Interpret and implement administrative policies and standards as established by the governing authorities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations in all areas of nursing care.
• Develop and/or approve all Nursing Service policies.
• Plan, organize, and direct nursing personnel in fulfilling their responsibilities for nursing service.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, Infection Control, Nurse and Quality Assurance Coordinator in the execution of the resident care policies.
• Prepare the budget for the Nursing Service Department. Develop and manage budget effectively. Manage program resources to insure they are used efficiently and appropriately.
• Educate nurse leaders on their budgeted allowance and cost containment of unit.
• Identify staffing needs. Source, hire, supervise, monitor, evaluate and provide direction to direct reports, as needed.
• Provide professional growth and development; develop and communicate goals and objectives.
• Monitor and provide constructive feedback; conduct annual performance evaluation. Review work performance of nursing personnel on an ongoing basis.
• Approve nursing payroll each pay period before submitting to Administrator.
• Plan, organize, and implement the Q.A.A.C. in cooperation with Buckner guidelines.
• Maintain awareness of internal operating management policies.
• Develop, train, and lead staff in an environment of customer service.
• Seek new ideas and foster an environment of trust with staff, residents and families.
• Act in the absence of the Administrator when so designated.
• Coordinate liaison activities between the Nursing Department and other disciplines.
• Act as a participating member of the Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Pharmacy, and Safety Committees.
• Analyze and evaluate nursing and related services to improve the quality of resident care and maximize nursing time and abilities.
• Meet bi-monthly with professional staff and quarterly with non-professional staff and off-shift staff.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of the M.D.S., 3652, Health Care Plan, and the Resident Medical Records.
• Make daily rounds in the facility for the purpose of visibility, assessment and evaluation of care.
• Effectively develop and maintain relationships with residents and their family members, staff, and physicians.
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Assist, guide and support supervisors with employee selection, review, evaluation and terminations.
• Conduct staff meetings regularly; attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Develop emerging leadership through professional growth and development.
• Work successfully as a part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
• Travel as needed to monitor, assess and help develop programs.
• Perform general office tasks as required.
• Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have and maintain a current licensure by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Experience in supervisory or leadership capacity in a hospital or long-term care facility, and/or geriatric nursing preferred. Prior experience in long-term care preferred Current status as an RN required.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• Requires ability to comply with Patient’s rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures as stated now and in the future.
• Requires knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical,…