Director of Nursing Grace Job Telford area,England UK,Nursing

Position: Director of Nursing Grace Inspired Living

Contact

Barb Jackson

Recruiter / IL Administrative Assistant

IL Assistant:

Recruiter:

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12 Lutheran Home Drive, Telford, PA 18969

www.graceinspiredliving.org

Position Title

Director of Nursing

Job Classification

Exempt

Department

Nursing

Reporting Relationship

Executive Director

Effective Date

January 1, 2005

Revised Date

June 25, 2026

Position Summary

Direct the operations of the nursing department ensuring that quality care is given to the residents.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

17% 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.
12% 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.
10% 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 communicate unusual occurrences to appropriate individuals.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Monitor use of medical devices.
12% 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.
6% 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.
10% 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.
10% Participate in various committees and conferences.
- Admission advisory
- Rehabilitation and Restorative committee
- Management team
- Resident care plan committee
- Confer with Pharmacy consultant
- Confer with Dietary consultant
- At-risk committee, i.e. fall, skin, weight
- QAPI committee
- Complete required updates with insurance companies.
10% 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,…