Director of Nursing,Brooking Park Job Chesterfield Missouri USA,Nursing

Introduction

At Ever True, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.

Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) upholds the Ever True mission of "Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest" by providing clinical leadership and oversight of resident care and services.

Job Responsibilities

Oversees the operation of nursing care and services and the staff delivering them

Promotes the highest standards of excellence in resident care

Sets objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department

Ensures regulatory compliance and resolves deficiencies when needed

Ensures appropriate reporting to outside agencies

Delegates to clinical administrative staff as appropriate

Collaborates with other departments and professionals to streamline operations to maintain a safe, comfortable, and functional environment

Ensures equipment and supplies are managed appropriately

Manages relationships with vendors to assure the highest quality of services are provided

Ensures appropriate documentation is entered into the electronic medical records (EMR) system

May assume daily operations of the facility in the Administrator’s absence

Responsible for achieving satisfactory survey results within each component of the CMS 5-star rating system

Responsible for fiscally managing the nursing budget as it relates to supplies, pharmacy and proper care management in accordance with state and CMS regulations

Ensures, and may provide, ongoing staff education and competencies to professional and non-professional staff

Conducts routine meetings including but not limited to clinical start up, QAPI, Medicare, appropriate care, wound and pharmacy, and nursing; schedules and performs resident/patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care; reviews reports and makes recommendations or provides assistance regarding care, treatment, and placement of patients.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum of 5 years nursing experience with 2 years management experience
Current RN licensure in state of practice; B.S. in nursing or related field desired
Must be CPR BLS (basic life support) certified
Extensive knowledge of healthcare legal regulations and best practices
Aptitude for problem solving
Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing specific to older adults
Strong ability to lead and develop staff
Excellent communication and people skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to push/pull 45 lbs. A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat).

Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and…

Director of Nursing, Brooking Park