DON- Assisted Living

Location: Stanley

Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing (DON) of Rosen Place Assisted Living is responsible and accountable to plan, develop, organize and direct the overall operation of nursing services for Rosen Place in accordance with current The Department of Health and Human Services under the state century code and may be directed by the Administrator and/or Chief of Medical Staff to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

The DON has been delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties. Job functions include, but are not limited to: administrative, department organization and staffing, employees, nursing budget, patient/resident care, staff education, compliance with The Department of Human Services and facility policies related to the nursing services department of Rosen Place Assisted Living.

Qualifications and Requirements:
1. License and Certifications

Required:

· Current North Dakota State Licensure as RN
· Ongoing CPR certification
2.

Educational Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field preferred
· Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
3. Experience Requirements:
· Long-term care nursing experience preferred
· Supervisory/management experience preferred
4. Special Skills or Training:
· Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing
· Knowledge of state and federal regulations for long-term care
· Basic computer skills
· Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures
· Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations and requirements related to nursing including patient safety, infection control, and confidentiality
· Knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, utilization management, and outcomes management standards
· Skilled in developing/monitoring budgets and maintaining cost-effective nursing practices
· Ability to analyze data, problem solve, and make decisions related to nursing issues
· Ability to communicate with all levels and departments about nursing topics
· Ability to collaborate with managers to improve clinical operations
· Positive attitude toward the elderly and ill
5.

Physical Requirements:

· Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, sitting, fine hand coordination
· Able to lift 5-35 pounds
· Ability to communicate with residents, personnel and consultants
· Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures
· Ability to hear and respond to pages
· Ability to remain calm under stress

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the provision of quality nursing care consistent with standards of practice and the organization's philosophy of care.
2. Create and maintain a calm environment by demonstrating a positive and caring attitude.
3. Represent nursing on various committees and medical staff meetings.
4. Maintain clinical expertise in order to provide advice and consultation to charge nurses and other practitioners.
5. Develop, maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the department.
6. Maintain a reference library that will assist the nursing services department in meeting the daily needs of clients.
7. Develop, maintain, and periodically review standards of practice, policies and procedures, philosophy and objectives of the assisted living nursing department.
8. Develop and implement a nursing service organizational structure.
9. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
10. Assist the Quality Management department to identify, correct, and evaluate problems.
11. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator as necessary/required concerning the operation of the Rosen Place nursing department.
12. Determine and provide for an adequate ratio of professional/non-professional staff to effectively deliver nursing care; authorize adjustments in staffing ratios based on census and client needs; plan for nursing home staff response to emergency situations.
13. Organize the department to ensure effective management of staff and the delivery of quality, cost-effective care; delegate to supervisory personnel the…