Director of Nursing

Itisthepolicyofthisfacilitythateachemployeereceivesandunderstandstheirresponsibilities as outlined in the job description for which the individual is hired.

Dove Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any applicantoremployeeonthebasisofrace,religion,color,age,sex,national origin,disabilities, or any other reasons prohibited by law.

Additionally, it is and will continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

The primary focus of the Director of Nursing is the responsibility and accountability of the quality, service, andsafetyof resident care, and management ofthenursingdepartment.

The Director of Nursingmustbeproactiveinthedevelopment,organizationandimplementationof facilitypracticestoensureregulatorycomplianceandchangesinclinical practices/guidelines.

Thispositionreportsdirectlytothe Administrator.

Thispositionrequiresadegreefromanaccredited Schoolof Nursingandcurrentlicensurein  the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse.

This position requires one to two years of previous supervisory experience.

Comprehensive knowledgeofnursingtechniquesandtheirrelationtomedicalandsurgicalpracticesandskillsin their application are essential.

A thorough understanding of modern principles and practices of nursing home administration is also a necessity.

Sound judgment, high moral standards, and a sincere desire to work with the aged and those with limited capacity for self care, are also vitalto the success of this position.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Positionworksinaclean,well-lit environment.

Thispositionmayberequiredtointeractwith hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, employees, and visitors.

Potential risks with this position include, but are not limited to muscle strain, back/shoulder injuries,stress illnesses,inflicted wounds,needle sticks,falls,allergic reactions,bruises/injuries from disruptive patient behavior.

Thispositionisclassifiedasa

CategoryI exposure.(See Infection Controlfordescription ).In this job classification there is potential risk for occupational exposure with infective diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis.

This position requires the employee to be physically and mentally capable of performing job duties and responsibilities, including the ability to endure prolonged sitting, standing, bending stooping, climbing and walking. Employees must be capable of frequently carrying objects weighting upto
10pounds,liftingupto
20pounds, andoccasionallylifting
20to35poundsand frequently pushing and pulling of up to 50 pounds.

Itisanexpectationthatemployeesevaluateeachsituationandconsiderhisorher,ownability relevant to that situation and seek assistance if necessary.

Dove Healthcare strives to provide the best service in a friendly, warm atmosphere, and treat residents, visitors, and co-workers with respect and courtesy.

The employee expectation is to committocontinuallyenforcingandadoptingtheattitudeandbehaviorsthatsupportourculture, through our Code of Conduct and Core Values.

Our Code of Conduct identifies four core values:trust, respect, communication, and teamwork.

2. Usescriticalthinkingandproblemsolvingtechniqueswhenmanaging responsibilities.

3. Presentsasarolemodel.

Adherestodresscodeandmaintainsaprofessional appearance.

5. Assigns, directs, reviews and supervises the work of the case managers and other nursingdepartmentstaffmembers;accuratelycompletesjobperformanceappraisalsfor nursing management.

6. Developsandprovidesrevisionstojobdescriptionsforthenursing department.

7. Develops,revises,monitors,andimplementsthenursingdepartmentbudgettoensure appropriate utilization of resources, subject to administrative review.

9. Reviews,directs,andassistsincontrolof staffingandmaterial/product costs,inorderto maintain budgetary guidelines.

10. Ensuresemployeeevaluationshavebeencompleted,andaredoneinatimely manner.

11. Recommendsthehiring,discharge,suspension,assignment,discipline,etc.ofthe employees in the nursing department.

12. Assistsinthemanagementofhumanresourcesandworker’scompensationissuesfor the nursing department.

14. Responsibleforinvestigationandreportingofemployeelicensingissuestothe Wisconsin Board of Nursing.

15. Servesasfacilityliaisonandeducatorbetweenthefacilityandthe community.

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