Director of Nursing

Director Of Nursing

The Grace Inspired Living communities located in Telford and Sellersville are looking for a compassionate, experienced nursing leader to guide clinical excellence, support and develop our nursing team, and help maintain a high standard of care for the people we serve. This is an opportunity to lead with both heart and accountability in a job where your judgment, collaboration, and commitment to quality care can make a real day-to-day impact.

The Director of Nursing position offers a starting pay of $130,400 with compensation aligned to experience.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Organize, supervise and evaluate the Nursing Department.
• Develop and convey the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Department.
• Participate in the development of and annual review of Nursing Department policies, procedures and job descriptions.
• Interview and retain qualified and effective staff.
• Assure all required nursing orientation and staff development programs are conducted and recorded.
• Assure implementation of resident care policies.
• Perform associate evaluations.
• Develop and implement criteria and tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the Nursing Department.
• Cooperate with recommendations made by community consultants.
• Supervise and evaluate the residents' care.
• Assess the overall health status of prospective and present residents to determine appropriate services and level of care.
• Perform quality assurance rounds.
• Provide consultation to licensed nurses regarding policies, procedures, and resident care and clinical monitors.
• Participate in developing care plans.
• Ensure timely resident care conferences are conducted.
• Monitor timely physician and other health professional visits.
• Assure completion of initial, annual, quarterly and change in status MDS's.
• Assist with safety assurance for residents and associates.
• Assure personnel are trained to identify and report safety hazards.
• Assess environment for risk factors during rounds.
• Assure departmental compliance with security procedures.
• Monitor incident/accident reports and promptly communicates unusual occurrences to appropriate individuals.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Monitor use of medical devices.
• Know and enforce state and federal regulations.
• Maintain familiarity with current state and federal regulations which affect resident care and community operation.
• Participate in periodic surveys by Division of Long Term Care, State Department of Health and complete required paperwork and plans in a timely manner.
• Monitor resident medical record documentation for adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Complete and submit required forms and reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in the development of the annual nursing budget.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual budget based on staffing, equipment and supplies and operational expenses to assure quality and cost effective care.
• Monitor usage of supplies and equipment.
• Develop long-range plans for replacement of major equipment.
• Promote maintenance of maximum resident census and retention of quality personnel.
• Promote a constructive working relationship between all disciplines.
• Attend department director meetings as scheduled.
• Communicate with department directors to problem solve and plan for improved care and services.
• Monitor and coordinate health professional's contract services.
• Monitor provisions of specialized therapies.
• Conduct nursing department management meetings to exchange information and address issues affecting resident care and promote job satisfaction.
• Participate in various committees and conferences.
• Promote favorable public relations.
• Display positive and professional image, acting as a spokesperson for the community.
• Review and resolve grievances with the Administrator.
• Establish linkage with the established community agencies.
• Conduct community tours to interested persons and prospective residents as necessary.
• Communicate and collaborate with educational institutions, as feasible, to enhance educational and other programs for the benefit of personnel and residents.
• Exhibit professional nursing and leadership attributes.
• Maintain current knowledge of scope of practice for self and support staff.
• Encourage innovative methods of delivery of long-term care.
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth, related to clinical standards of practice, gerontology, interpersonal skills and infection control.
• Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Display courteous, a cooperative, helpful manner with residents, visitors and other associates.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Education:
  
  Minimum
  - Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Experience:
  
  Minimum
  - Skills in management techniques or previous supervisory skills; knowledge of infection control; three years' experience as Director of Nursing
• Preferred
  - Five years' experience as Director of Nursing
• Professional Membership, Licensures,
  
  Certifications:
  
  Minimum - RN licensure
• Preferred - RN licensure;
  Gerontology Certification

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