Director of Nursing

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  BSJ Care Center - LaCrosse, WI 54601
• Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year
• Travel Percentage:
  None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Nursing RN or LPN

The Director of Nursing is a Registered Nurse who plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the administrative and professional functions of the Nursing Services Department. The DON assures that care and services are provided according to professional standards of nursing practice, the organizational philosophy and goals, and State and Federal regulations. In collaboration with the Nursing Home Administrator, the DON develops and implements systems, programs, policies/procedures and resource allocation strategies to enable each resident to attain or maintain their highest practicable well-being.

The DON collaborates with nursing staff, other departments, professionals, consultants, organizations and agencies to develop, support, and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions, and the interests of the facility.

• Identifies with, shares in, and displays a commitment to the mission, philosophy, and overall strategies of The Bethany St. Joseph Corporation.
• Maintains a safe and suitable environment for the resident.
• Assures that all residents’ rights are maintained at all times. Demonstrates respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the resident, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attitudes or the nature of the health problems. Reports any violations or suspected deviations according to Bethany St Joseph Corporation’s policy.
• Follows all safety, security, infection control and hazardous materials policies and procedures. Performs all tasks to assure resident and personal safety and the protection of Bethany St Joseph Corporation’s property.
• Provides nursing leadership to Nursing Home Administrator, Medical Director, Department Heads and Governing Body to formulate operational strategies and achieve facility objectives within planned budgets and schedules. Provides direction to nursing staff to execute tasks necessary to implement operational objectives.
• Develops and maintains the nursing service objectives and the standards of nursing practice, policy and procedure manuals and job descriptions of each level of nursing personnel.
• Develops and maintains nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards and facility philosophy of care consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. Establishes criteria to assure that services provided meet established standards of quality.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff. Monitors practice for effective implementation.
• Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, improve organization and implementation of plans of care, and to maintain quality of care, quality of life and a homelike environment for all residents.
• Participates in the selection of prospective residents in terms of the nursing service they need and the capability of the facility and staff to supply the needed service. Evaluates on a regular basis the needs and services as concerns nursing care.
• Participates in planning and budgeting for nursing service. Develops staffing plans that assure sufficient numbers of qualified, competent nursing staff to meet direct care needs. Recommends numbers and types of nursing personnel necessary to provide care and to maintain compliance with facility mission and with regulations.
• Evaluates and oversees ordering of medical supplies and equipment.
• Supervises work and time schedules for all nursing personnel.
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