Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (DON) - Regency Retirement at Morristown TN.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN with current unrestricted license in the state of TN.
• Minimum of three years experience in assisted living, specialty care assisted living, long-term care, or other human services field.
• Ability and desire to work with the senior population with cognitive, physical, and memory impairments.

• Nursing Staff.
• Caregivers.
• Unit CMC Coordinator.

• Responsible for the overall care and safety of the residents at Regency Retirement Village.
• Will perform or oversee the pre‑admission assessments on residents, monitor health issues for all residents, and perform re‑admission assessments on those who are out of the facility for medical reasons.
• Maintain current and accurate medical records and individualized care plans for each resident.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with residents, families, and physicians.
• Ensure the provision of quality care for all residents.
• Will be active in recruiting, hiring, supervising and termination of staff for assisted living and specialty care assisted living. Assist with marketing, education of staff, and other duties as assigned.
• Establish rapport with other agencies and facilities including hospitals, home health agencies, and outside labs.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize all records by state and federal regulations.
• Monitor the health of residents and document any significant changes accordingly.
• Oversee training of staff members on proper documentation, terminology, and basic care to meet the needs of each resident.
• Education of all residents and staff on universal precautions.
• Educate or schedule outside agencies to assist with education for staff on medical conditions including but not limited to dementia, Alzheimer’s, the disease process, pain management, and end‑of‑life care.
• Supervise staff in the provision of quality care and meeting the needs of each resident per the individualized care plan.
• Establish and maintain relationships with family members, physicians, and other agencies who may be involved in the care of each resident.
• Work with other LPNs or staff with scheduling to comply with state regulations.
• Maintain current chart records to reflect proper documentation, lab results, testing, DNR status, and other various records on each resident.
• Attend in‑services and conferences as needed.
• Maintain current required nursing licenses and continuing education requirements. Maintain current CPR certification.
• Assist with marketing to outside entities/referral sources.
• Perform assessments on resident(s) before admission, or re‑admission after a hospital or rehabilitation stay. Update care plans as needed.
• Monitor and Update Care plans and Medical Exam Forms annually-ALF.
• Monitor and Update Care Plans/monthly assessments for MC residents.
• Respond to emergencies within the building as needed.
• Address significant changes in care plans for residents as needed.
• Assist with the coordination of transport of residents to other entities such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, etc.
• Monitor the physician orders for signature and proper transcription of orders.
• Provides an “open door” policy to employees, residents, and families to address any concerns or grievances.
• Work with the county, state, and federal agencies to promote quality care for all residents.

• Stand/Walk up to 6 hours a day.
• Sit up to four hours a day.
• Frequently support up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 15 pounds.
• Frequently kneel, bend, and reach.