Director Of Nursing

Director of Nursing – Ridgeview Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Job Location:

Ridgeview Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, Cleburne, TX 76033

Job Shift: Day

Join an amazing team of dedicated caregivers at Ridgeview Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing. Our staff serves patients with dedication and compassion and is entrusted to deliver excellent care to our residents.

• Administer and manage Nursing Services to residents in accordance with physician orders and residents’ needs.
• Provide 24‑hour supervision of Nursing Services and direct the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with Federal, State and company regulations.
• Assume responsibility for center operations in absence of the Administrator.
• Conduct the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act and Registered Nurse licensure.
• Coordinate plans for total residents’ care that comply with physician orders, governmental regulations and facility policies.
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practices and implementation.
• Participate in all admissions decisions, and visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participate in daily and weekly management‑team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel or resident complaints or concerns.
• Ensure delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision through adequate services and staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and maintenance of optimal resident functions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators, and proactively monitor and implement systems to achieve company thresholds.
• Collaborate with physicians, consultants, community agencies and institutions to improve the quality of services and resolve identified problems.
• Coordinate nursing services with all other departments including Therapy.
• Conduct competency testing on registered, licensed, certified and non‑certified nursing personnel.
• Establish, implement and monitor an infection‑control program to prevent disease and infection transmission.
• Prepare or review infection‑control surveillance reports, identify trends, develop corrective actions and submit reports to the QA Committee.
• Coordinate and/or develop ongoing QA activities for nursing services to monitor compliance with standards through rounds, interviews and record reviews; compile findings for the Quality Assurance committee.
• Assist the Administrator in preparing staff for inspection surveys, instruct staff on conduct and disclosure, address surveyor queries and implement follow‑up QA for nursing allegations.
• Communicate directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, promote participation in care plans, and maintain high quality of care and life.
• Oversee nursing schedules to meet resident needs and regulatory and budgetary standards; assist in controlling nursing service hours and supplies, including recommending nursing personnel levels and equipment needs.
• Perform rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, families or other interested parties.
• Make daily rounds and spot‑check documentation accuracy and completeness for new admissions, condition changes, occurrence investigations and discharge planning.
• Promote customer service and hospitality, respond to and resolve complaints or concerns from residents or families regarding nursing services.
• Monitor staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility workplace‑safety policies; develop procedures and incentives to promote safety.
• Supervise delivery of in‑service education to equip nursing staff with knowledge and skills for compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights.
• Develop positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs; promote teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication.
• Develop, maintain and improve nursing service objectives, practice standards, procedure manuals and written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel.
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