Director of Nursing

DIRECTOR OF NURSING - $10,000 SIGN ON-BONUS!

Rivers of Grosse Point is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing for their Skilled Nursing Facility - Join the team to make a difference in the lives of our Elders Plans, Coordinates and manages the nursing department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing car and services provided to the residents.

Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises nursing care provided by registered nursed, licensed vocational/practical nurses and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

Interviews, hires and trains employees.

Plans, assigns and directs work.

Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration Resident safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.

Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff.

Transfers employees among units as needed.

Prepares performance evaluations with the understanding that such evaluations impact tenure of probationary employees and wage increases of non-probationary employees.

Meaningfully rewards and disciplines employees with the understanding that such discipline results in termination of employment through progressive steps.

Schedules and adjusts lunch and rest breaks.

Approves the correction of errors in time cards or other timekeeping records.

Authorizes overtime as necessary.

Receives and resolves employee complaints.

Determines rotation of employees within facility.

Monitors and corrects job performance of employees.

Is in charge of facility in absence of higher-ranking management officials.

Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

Qualifications Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.

A graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Management of supervisor experience in long-term care, restorative or geriatric nursing preferred.

A Registered Nurse who is currently licensed to practice by the state. Maintains current CPR certification. Additional certification in nursing specialty desired.

Language Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence, nursing/Resident progress notes and nursing procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads, customers (Residents, family members, physicians, etc.) and the general public. Computer skills preferred.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers of common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute and create, ratios and percents and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

Care and Services Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the nursing department.

Assures that adequate strategies are in place to verify the current licensure and credentials of nursing employees.

Schedules and performs Resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.

Maintains administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.

The nursing services…